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Mother's helpers in Burke, VA
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah watched our 3 year old twins M-F for the month of June this year while my husband and I worked from home from my parents' place. We are so extremely grateful to have met her. She was always on time (early, in fact!) and great with the kids. She has a great...
Rashmi S.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
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, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
Klara K.
Ashburn, VA
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Klara, I have worked with children of all ages; they are just a joy! I have cared for a family of my own, friends, and volunteered at nonprofits so I have years of experience. I am knowledgeable in care, academics, and fitness! I love working with children because of the difference one can make. They are...
Klara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Klara is reliable and super sweet! She is a family friend but has shown to be very dependable. We usually ask for her to babysit on date nights as we know we won't have to worry and we'll enjoy our night. She's wonderful with our two little ones and they love her!"
Suha N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Avalon, and I recently earned my Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. With years of hands-on experience and studying child health in school, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children.
Over the years, I have babysat for numerous families, served as a...
Avalon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She was always on time, respectful and easy-going. And, best of all our girls loved her! We would hire her again if...
Care member
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it if she babysat him again. Win!"
Olivia K.
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
(10)
Hired by 47 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"An absolute professional. She was willing to conduct an interview over video chat before babysitting for us and made us feel absolutely comfortable. This was the first time I’ve ever had anyone babysit my 6 & 4 year old boys so I was naturally nervous. The boys...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi! I'm Juliana, I'm 27 years old, and I have 6 years over experience with kids. I started in a very young age being the teachers helper, and then I came to USA. In all my time working with kids, I took care of kids from 3 months to 15 years old. I consider myself as responsible, reliable, experienced and fun-loving person. I'm...
5.0
"She's amazing with the kids. She's careful, takes good care of children, responsible, flexible. She loves to play and teach."
Gabriela S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, and 7 years of nanny experience. I've also worked in a preschool (3 years experience) and daycare (1 year experience).
Currently looking for a morning drop-off or cooking/household helper position.
I'm a huge proponent of scheduling and staying organized. I have experience cooking...
Kyran can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Adele and I currently live in AU Park in NW DC. I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, so I am very familiar with the DMV area! I am looking for part-time childcare jobs either during the day, after school, or evenings. I currently freelance for marketing agencies and make my own schedule so I have lots of...
Adele can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabelle. I am a very friendly, positive person. I'm reliable and hard working. I am also caring, nurturing, and attentive. I'm a good helper and I like to keep things clean and organized. I have three years of experience since becoming an aunt in 2021 I have helped care for my niece multiple days a week, every...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Reese S.
Herndon, VA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! Thank You For Considering Me As Your Babysitter, And I Look Forward To Hopefully Meeting You!
I'd describe my personality as patient, energetic, and caring!
I like working with kids because I am amazed by children's creativity and curiosity and enjoy being youthful/playful again.
I'm looking for a job where I can get relevant experience for a pediatric nurse practitioner while also saving money for college!
I started...
Reese can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Angie, I'm from Colombia, also I have a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and CDA in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children for over 15 years. I have 4 years of experience of working as a lead teacher in Pre-kindergarten (4's classroom). Before of the pandemic I used to spend my weekends at...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Laura B.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs
I started as a mother's helper for my neighbor and her children who were 4 and 6 at the time when I was 13 and continued to babysit them for 6+ years. I also have experience babysitting for newborns and 2-4-year-olds. Additionally, I worked for 4 summers as a camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds as well as an assistant for...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Paige (she/her) and I am so excited for the opportunity to get to know your family.
I have over 8 years of loving, quality experience in child care. From starting out as a mother's helper, to being a camp counselor and now camp director, to a part-time nanny/ babysitter, I have gained many skills over the...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
LOVING, RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED! I have over 13 years of experience caring for kids from newborns to 13 years old. I am very affectionate with babies and very playful with toddlers. I have my own transportation, love dogs and cats and can take care of them as well. CPR certified, Registered Nurse with ample experience in...
Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Burke, VA
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.
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.
Celina K.
5.0
Reliable, punctual and friendly.
- Miriam L.
Klara K.
5.0
Klara is a great worker! She's always on time, matter of fact, even arrives early! She's great with kids and makes sure kids have a fun time. She's very open and communicates very well. Klara is very sweet, reliable, and trustworthy!
- Katya M.
Avalon A.
5.0
Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She was always on time, respectful and easy-going. And, best of all our girls loved her! We would hire her again if we still lived in the area. We...
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Burke, 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 2 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 Burke, 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 Burke, 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 Burke, VA in January, 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 $15.00.