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Hi there!
Currently self employed as a house cleaner and help out a local senior household that has become a good friend of mine! I've done anything and everything from helping clean out full closets and sifting through what to donate to helping decorate the house for Christmas. I also animal/house sit as well as walk dogs! I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Catherine C.
South Portland, ME
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I began being a caretaker for children as early as I could. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 12 and since then have been lucky enough to work for many different families in my community with children ranging in age from 1 month to 12+ years. I am nurturing, reliable, kind, playful and I truly love watching a child...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine was a great regular baby sitter for our 2.5 year old son. He grew fond of her very quickly and looked forward to his time with her."
Emily M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Rachel. College graduate and avid dog lover. I first started working with children as a neighborhood mother's helper at the age of 11. I graduated from Guilford College with a BA in Philosophy and a Sociology minor. Since then, I have found working with children to be the most fulfilling experience!
I am a major...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing addition to our family. She possesses tremendous early childhood education skills and utilizes them incredibly with our 2-month-old baby. From reading, to singing, to simply talking Rachel is patient and loving. With not having any family...
Kim H.
Olivia F.
Portland, ME
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Liv! I was recently fortunate enough to be able to quit my retail job and take some time to really consider what I want to do with my time - and childcare is the only thing that comes to mind where I can use my best skills in a way that's most fulfilling to me.
I'm the middle of seven children, I was a Mother's Helper...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I grew up babysitting for my 5 cousins who lived in the same town as me. I was in high school at the time and they ranged from 4 years old to 14 years old. I was a mothers helper not too long ago which allowed the mother to take care of things around the house that she needed to while I looked after the children. I have also...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Abigail G.
Portland, ME
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is abbie, just moved to Portland after graduating from UVM and am looking for the occasional childcare opportunity. I have about 10ish years of experience from your typical babysitting gig to elementary after school teacher and mothers helper. I'm comfortable and have experience with ages as young as a few weeks...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Nicole S.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny Looking To Provide Care For An Awesome Family!
I have always enjoyed working with children and find it rewarding to be able to contribute to their development. My child care experience has just grown exponentially from being a mother's helper at age 11, to being a lead toddler teacher at bright horizons in Boston. I worked through middle school and high school doing...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Hello!
I'm a caring, reliable, honest, and creative helper. Along with being a live-in nanny for one year, caring for three children in France, I have also worked as a part-time nanny for three children in Washington D. C. In 2019 I was a volunteer at the Toddler and Infant Program at a School for the Blind in Watertown MA....
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Ali, I'm 28, and I was born and raised in Maine. I've loved working with children from a young age, when I began as a mother's helper for a family friend at the age of 11. I worked for them every summer until my senior year of high school, and still keep in touch with them to this day! I've had extensive experience in...
Ali can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would like to work for you. I have many experiences about the children because I did 2 voluntary child care. I was assistant babysitting and assist helper. I assist the children to do the homework after school and many different things.
Aicha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Ava G.
Scarborough, ME
$25-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a rising junior at College of the Holy Cross where I study Economics and Environmental Studies.
I have lots of experience with nannying and babysitting! I began as a mother's helper when I was 11! This summer, I was a full time nanny for 3 wonderful girls here in Maine.
I grew up in Maine and I'm the oldest of 4 siblings.
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Sara F.
Portland, ME
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 20+ years of experience working as a mothers helper, live in nanny and babysitter. I've also worked with kids through coaching lacrosse, teaching English as a foreign language and running my business.
I focus on play, encouraging curiosity and presence.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Bailey Island, ME?
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 Bailey Island, ME?
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 Bailey Island, ME. 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 Bailey Island, ME in November, 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 $25.00.