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60 mother's helpers are listed in Arlington, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Arlington, VA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...
Celina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
I am a local Arlington mom who knows all the fun things to do in Arlington and loves kids. I am available to help with many tasks you may need such as childcare, organization, and meal prep.
Hi there! I am a current 1st grade teacher who loves working with children! When I think about other career paths, I can't imagine an alternative job that brings me greater joy and gratification along with lots of fun! Prior to teaching elementary school, I worked as a preschool teacher while I completed my masters degree. I...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Madison D.
Arlington, VA
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am an experienced nanny looking to
make some extra cash with the occasional date night, weekend help, or any other need base gig. I have experience with kids ages 1-15. I try to limit screen time as much as possible and enjoy keeping kids busy with crafts, imaginative play, and a lot of outdoor time. I also love to bake...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kathryn K.
Arlington, VA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kathryn, I am 20 years old and looking to be a part time nanny/mother's helper. I have previous experience caring for 2 elementary age children, as well helping out with various chores (laundry, dishes, grocery pickup, returns, etc.). I am a very organized person and also a great learner.
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma G.
Arlington, VA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a a caring and energetic college student from Arlington, VA looking for a job during summer break. I had babysitting and mother's helper jobs throughout high school, often watching up to three children at a time, helping with homeschooling, and coming up with creative and engaging activities for the kids. I am an experienced...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I became a mother's helper at the age of 12 and helped a woman with two little girls. I have two little brothers and a little sister (6, 11, 13). I babysit for a family of four two summers ago (26 months, kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade). This past summer I nannied for a family with two kids 6 and 3 years old. I am...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Sierra S.
Arlington, VA
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sierra. I'm 21 years old and just graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in psychology and journalism. Through my psychology education, I was able to learn about child psychology and development. I hope to use this knowledge in a future career working with children. As the middle of 5 kids, I began....
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as charming, caring transparent.
I like working with kids because kids are fun/ funny make me laugh. I like being a caregiver and a teacher because the experience is rewarding for me.
My ideal job will allow me to babysit in my home, I have a toddler and babysitting allows me to still be with her...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind , fun and energetic
I like working with kids because it's rewarding to watch them having fun while they're learning.
looking for a family that needs help in the mornings with childcare, errands, prep meals and laundry.
over the course of 20 years , I have helped few families in Mclean and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services!
As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic.
I do not...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services."
Anamaria L.
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Leah, and I've loved looking after little kids since I was old enough to walk. I'm choke save certified and have basic first aid training, and thanks to my experience as a veterinarian's assistant, very comfortable around and caring for pets. I have also worked as a camp counselor and mother's helper, and I am fully...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah watched my toddler when I was visiting the area and she was an absolute delight. She was communicative, punctual, flexible, mature, and organized. My daughter was instantly comfortable with Leah and they became fast friends. I felt safe leaving her in charge....
Alysha K.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 48 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run.
I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Alexis is timely and communicative and our 6-year-old loved hanging out with her!
From the moment she arrived, Alexis was warm, friendly, and professional. She had clearly read my instructions and was prepared with age-appropriate games and activities to keep my...
Ludovic E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gia, and I am a current Musical Theatre and Directing student at Marymount Manhattan College who is on a gap year! I have been working in childcare as a mother's helper, babysitter, tutor, and nanny for 9+ years. Additionally, I have years of experience working in a Montessori classroom, and was raised with the...
Giacomina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our 4yo had a wonderful time with Gia and was sad when it was time for her to go. We highly recommend her and look forward to hiring her again!"
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Kiamira B.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello
If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Silver Springs, MD area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...
Kiamira can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."
Gina T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs.
I'd describe my personality as helpful,...
5.0
"Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with homework. Kids seem to adore her. I find her to be reliable and dependable. I highly recommend her. I would use her...
Melissa J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a military spouse and a mom to a 6th grader. I can babysit and drive kids to school or any activities.
Andini can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was able to drive our child to school every day for the past couple of years. She was on time, friendly, dependable, and a pleasure to work with. You'd be lucky to have her work for you."
Mark G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with our son and dog! Punctual and courteous. Proactive in confirming the appointment when the site mistakenly cancelled the booking, ensuring that we weren't left without childcare for the night. Highly recommend her!"
Katherine K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated and covid conscious!
I started as a mother's helper when I was in middle school and have been babysitting for years. I pride myself in always finding fun ways to get kids away from screens and embrace their creative side. I played soccer as a kid and danced for 16 years so love to be active and enjoy park...
Adira can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Celina K.
5.0
Reliable, punctual and friendly.
- Miriam L.
Shaanti N.
5.0
Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck.
- Candy S.
Martha S.
5.0
We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services.
- Anamaria L.
Leah K.
5.0
Leah is everything you could ever want in a babysitter and more! She has been sitting for our 14 month old since he was 4 months old. She is extremely punctual, dependable, loving and caring. She is kind and you can tell she really enjoys playing with little ones. Even our puppy is obsessed with...
- Megan H.
Alexis S.
5.0
Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents. With our toddler she played games,...
- Elizabeth O.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Arlington, VA?
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 10 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 Arlington, VA?
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 Arlington, VA. 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 Arlington, VA in February, 2025?
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.