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60 mother's helpers are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Boston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
Honey B.
Boston, MA
$24/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Honey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was...
Jessica K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.
Leela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Madeleine W.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper
I am a current junior at Boston University studying International Business and Spanish. I love outdoors, reading, learning languages, crafting and cooking! I am very laid back and patient and have a lot of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with any housekeeping, tutoring or meal prepping needs you may request!
Madeleine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there! I'm an experienced babysitter who's not only great with kids but also loves animals. With a proven track record of providing exceptional care, I'm a responsible driver, ensuring your little ones get where they need to be safely. I'm dedicated to going the extra mile for your family, creating a nurturing and fun...
Ritu can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting children since I can remember. As a kindergartner, I would love to hold all the babies and take are of the toddlers as if I was not a kid myself. At every family gathering, parents work parties, and any event in general you would find me with the children. When I was 11, I went away for a week to be a...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Dani S.
Boston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been babysitting since freshman year of high school and I have always worked well with kids of all ages :). I have experience working with multiple children, children with special needs, and I am also a homework helper. I was a sleep away summer camp counselor in 2019 and worked with all ages as well!
Dani can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
I am a kind and energetic college student who has experience as a mother's helper and babysitter for all ages, newborns to big kids. Currently a student as well as a teacher, I understand remote learning from both sides. As a scholar of music, I am creative and able to interact with children, as well as create engaging...
Madeleine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Hi my name is Elizabeth H, I am a positive and energetic freshman at Northeastern University. I have 6 years of experience working with children, working with ages 2 to 9. I have experience as a mothers helper, babysitter, swim/sailing instructor, and camp counselor. I am the oldest of four kids and love children. I am very...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Emily M.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emily, graduated from Florida State University in May 2023, with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. I always have fun with kids and genuinely enjoy my role as a caregiver. For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with children and families and hope to make a positive impact...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Louisa R.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider, (babysitter, nanny, helper) for over seven years now. I'm passionate about helping kids grow and develop. I'd consider myself friendly, patient, and I love being outdoors and doing arts and crafts. When I'm with kids, I feel like a kid myself! I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of any...
Louisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rachel!
I read your job post and wanted to reach out! I live in Charlestown and work full-time in East Cambridge. I am currently seeking occasional babysitting opportunities, whether for date nights, family helper roles, or weekend sitting.
A little bit about me: I have 10+ years of babysitting experience....
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids since I was about 12, starting out as a mother's helper and progressing to babysitting, then to nannying. I nannied part time throughout my undergrad and full time for the two years after graduating and before beginning law school. I truly enjoy the experience of being part of children's lives,...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Our almost-2-year-old daughter loves when Lindsey comes over. Lindsey is attentive, kind, energetic fun and responsible. She plays with our daughter the whole time both indoors and out. She's also great about making sure to provide meals, snacks, bath, sunblock,...
Christian K.
4.9
(58)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shinelle has watched our toddler for us a number of times. She is always super responsive, and she is great with our son! Some specific highlights:
- She's used an app to share her schedule, which makes booking super easy
- A couple times, when we left, our son...
Parker L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jennifer. I'm 26 years old and I'm originally from Colombia. I have a degree on chemical engineering in Colombia, I'm attending to Bunker Hill for biomedical engineering. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. I am very active and responsible person. I do speak...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent work Jennifer took care of our one year old daughter for four moths while we were in a business trip in Colombia. Overall it was a great experience my daughter really love spending time with Jennifer she was always on time and really enjoy her work. My...
carlos O.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia helped us two days a week this year. She picked our two girls up from school, did homework, and helped us to start dinner. She was very dependable and a lot of fun. The girls will really miss her over the summer!"
Brooke F.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient, kind hearted woman who has been working with kids since I was a kid! I have a BA in Social Work from Michigan State and am now attaining my MS/CAGS in School Psychology at Northeastern. I have experience working with kids with mental disabilities as well as neurotypical kids. I take a very light hearted, fun...
Esin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Zoe S.
5.0
Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was always great to our baby during...
- Renate S.
Honey B.
5.0
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 us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was wonderful with all of them. She's caring,...
- Jessica K.
Lindsey B.
5.0
Lindsay was a god-sent for our family. She began taking care of our first son when he was just under 1 through is 3rd birthday. She is kind, loving, energetic, honest, direct and was an amazing care giver to our son! He absolutely loved Lindsay and looked forward to his "play dates" with her. It was...
- Babette H.
Shinelle M.
5.0
Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!
- Care member
Jennifer H.
5.0
Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my 5-year old son too. My kids absolutely ADORED her, she plays and entertains them while takes good care of them. She's also great in communication, when I get...
- Nayyra F.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Boston, 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 14 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 Boston, 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 Boston, 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 Boston, MA in March, 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 $19.79.