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Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so…
Review for Leela T. by Justine S.
Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!
Review for Shinelle M. by Care member
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,…
Review for Lindsey B. by Babette H.
Mother's helpers in Brighton, MA
Rebecca S.
Brighton, MA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Long-time Babysitter, Now Researcher By Day, Wanting To Create Fun And Memories With Boston Kiddos!
I started being a mama's helper at 10 years old, and I have had on and off experience with babysitting, nannying and swim instructing in the 15 years since then. During and college and in the professional workforce I have not had regular families in Boston, and I am hoping to connect with Brighton, Allston and Brookline families...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring, enthusiastic and encouraging with my son. I highly recommend her!"
Justine S.
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
(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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, i'm Beth. I'm a fun loving, cookie baking, arts and crafts making type of nanny! I have been working with children for over 13 years now. While I attended school I was a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom for 4 years, as well as taking multiple child care classes. After I graduated I continued to work in...
Bethany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Bethany as a possible nanny for our son and spoke with some of her references. They had nothing but great things to say about her and it was clear she is a very loving and responsible caregiver. Our son also loved playing with her!"
Elise T.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love spending time with kids, learning and growing with them! I've been taking care of children since I was old enough to be a "mother's helper." I've worked as a violin and swimming instructor for kids 4-12yrs. I have worked as a lifeguard and have training in CPR and first aid. My most recent position was as a therapeutic...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is kind, caring and hard working, she bonded with my baby on day one. She is very easy to work with and open minded. When the baby napped Alex organized the kids room, toys chest and their wardrobe. She was constantly looking for ways to help, I highly...
Sumedha B.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 7 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She arrived early to go over information and communicated well before and after booking. She was friendly and my daughter had a great time with her. We would definitely hire her again, and recommend her to anyone!"
Leesa R.
5.0
(2)
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.
Karlis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I strongly recommend my colleague, Karlis F. for employment. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for eight years in the dialysis clinic, where she has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility.
Karlis is professional and efficient in her...
Timnit T.
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.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
As a career nanny with a Bachelor's in Child Psychology, I have a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow. My two years of experience at a Montessori School have deepened my love for creating environments where children can thrive. I especially enjoy nature walks, sensory play, and arts and crafts, which are among my...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rose watched our 2 littles so we could attend my grandpas wake and funeral services. She was amazing with my kids who had never been left with a baby sitter before. They loved her! We will definitely be having Rose over again! She took all my anxiety away about...
Care member
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Sarah H.
Revere, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sarah, a mom to 5 wonderful kids. I have worked as a nanny for many years now. I enjoy working with children, they are so much fun! I enjoy reading to them, playing games together, being outside at a park or in a yard interacting with them. I enjoy doing age appropriate arts and crafts with the kids and seeing...
5.0
"I have worked with beloved Sarah for many years with my 5 year old son since he was a about 4 months old she had always gone the extra mile for my family along with my son such as keeping him an extra few hours when I have to unexpectedly stay late at the hospital...
Care member
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
Hope S.
Cambridge, MA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was mothers helper at the age of 10! I am currently a kindergarten teacher and love helping kids learn and grow.
In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family and friends. I love music, dancing and cooking!
Nicole A.
Malden, MA
$25-38/hr • 3 yrs exp
Good Helper, Great Cook And Love Kids , Fun Sitter,Smile Creator
Hi, my name is Nicole, I love to take care of children, I like to play, to make food for them, to go out for walks, to learn new games and more! I really guarantee that I take very good care of your child.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi, I am a 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University. I am currently a junior studying psychology with a minor in education and health studies. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and volunteered at my local pre school during high school. During the summers I work as a preschool teacher. I am available as a date...
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Brighton, 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 Brighton, 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 Brighton, 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 Brighton, MA in April, 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 $22.00.