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60 mother's helpers are listed in Columbia, MD
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 4 years
Mother's helpers in Columbia, MD
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first job was caring for 2-year-old twin boys the summer I turned 16. I potty-trained them and spent at least 10 hours a day with them. Since then, I have been a mother's helper and babysitter for friends, neighbors, and coworkers whenever they needed someone. I've cared for children, ages 2-months to 13-years-old. I don't...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Liz babysits for our two year old and has done a fantastic job! Never need to worry when we go out. Our son is in good hands. We have two dogs and it is no problem for her."
Charity A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a caring, responsible 25-year-old with a flexible schedule. I graduated college with a degree in music education in 2021, and am pursuing my Masters of Music in trumpet performance. I teach private trumpet lessons, as well as a group piano class at Friends Community School in College Park. I am looking to earn some...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have two 16-month old, high energy boys and needed a couple of weekdays covered so we could work. Maria was fantastic with the boys and jumped right in with minimal preparation. We will definitely hire her again and would highly recommend her to other families."
Kathryn M.
Yesenia R.
Silver Spring, MD
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am an experienced nanny I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have completed early childhood classes 1 and 2, I learned about child development and milestones in children ages 0 to preschool years. I assisted and observed children in several classrooms, these classrooms included: infants,...
Yesenia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would recommend Yesenia. She took care of my 4 month old and what I appreciated the most is that he enjoyed spending time with her. Yesenia was aware of feeding and nap times so that he never got to the point where he was frustrated or upset. She offered...
Raquel B.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked with kids for about 6 years now. I have always enjoyed interacting with children. I enjoy listening to them create fanciful stories that I could never think of on my own. I also enjoy reading, playing sports and going outside with them. My favorite thing to do is have the child or children try to teach me a...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was a fantastic camp counselor! She was positive and energetic, and the children loved her. She was punctual, helpful, and fun to work with. She was intuitive, often thinking of things before I did. "
Sue O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am currently studying to earn my BS in Early Childhood Education. I've worked as an infant and toddler teacher, a preschool teacher, a prekindergarten teacher, and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Aide. I love helping children grasp the fun of learning through innovating games & activities! Also in my eyes, there's nothing...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmine was so sweet and made sure to keep in touch with me the entire time. We are looking forward to hiring her in the future!"
Courtney S.
5.0
(1)
Greetings!
My name is Lesley . Working with children is my passion. I am currently an intern at Whitehall Elementary School, and a student at Bowie State University. I am an Early Education and Special Education Major. I look forward to inspiring the youth and encouraging them to change the world. We live in a world of being on...
Lesley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was very patient with my daughter. Very nurturing."
Malissa F.
Heather V.
Lutherville Timonium, MD
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Creative, Patient & Kind Nanny & All Around Human Helper.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heather and I've been a nanny, problem solver, artist, crisis counselor, photographer, art teacher and all-around helper, for 30+ years on & off. Experienced with all ages, but love infants and toddlers. I also have experience being a caregiver/companion for the differently abled and elderly. I'm looking for a new...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I was very anxious to go back to work after my son was born. Having Heather as my son's babysitter made it much easier to transition back to work. I knew he was in good hands, well cared for and loved "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience in babysitting. I worked as a mother's helper as my first proclaimed job and did it for 3 years. I've worked 1 year as a nanny. I am the eldest cousin on my dad's side of the family, so I've done everything from changing diapers to coaching through the college application process. I have my renewed...
Faith can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Faith is a wonderful sitter -- Simply. The. Best. While finishing her degree, she nannied for two of our 3 boys for a year and took exceptional care of them! She led them in play, took them on walks, explained a number of scientific concepts to them, and showed...
Courtney N.
I have 3 years of experience.
l love to spend time with kids.
I very friendly with kids and I love to see them growing
Silvana can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Caroline and I am beginning my Masters at WVU this fall. I have experience babysitting all ages as well as working in day cares with infants.
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Hi, I'm Anna, an experienced nanny with a passion for childcare. Born and raised in Towson, MD, I've cared for children of all ages, from newborns to teens, and have also worked as a substitute teacher for children with special needs. With a background in marketing for a mental health organization, I'm now transitioning careers...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Alana M.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Alana and I am a 26-year-old woman living in Stony Brook. I am looking for opportunities to babysit and pet sit for local families. I am currently employed full time at Morgan Stanley, and I am looking for additional income in my spare time and on weekends. I have had plenty of experience watching children--...
Courtney L.
Lutherville Timonium, MD
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable Summer Nanny/Babysitter & Household Helper With A Warm, Caring Approach
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney. I am a rising junior at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville studying Therapeutic Recreation. I have five years of child care experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified, and excel at creating fun, educational activities while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am patient, reliable and...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I like working with kids because I always learn something new. I have so much admiration for the joy, awe, resourcefulness, wonder, and kindness with which they greet the world. I never want to lose the opportunity to learn from them.
I began working as a babysitter and a mother's helper when I was 12. I have always loved...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
My name is Shundra', but you can call me Shawny. I'm a dedicated mother of three and am excited to offer reliable and caring support to a family. My background includes caregiving for individuals with mental disabilities, and I am a certified mandated reporter.
Currently, I work full-time at a rehabilitation center for women...
Shundra can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hey there childcare seekers,
My childcare experience spans over a 7 year period; providing care for a variety of ages. I love being active, from playing soccer, having silly dance parties to making creative sensory project; having fun or learning from an experience is a goal I try to achieve. I have been FT with two brilliant...
Imani can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have experience with children of all ages, newborn, toddler, teenager, and twins. I cook, clean, like outdoors activities, read, sing and dance.
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Jordyn P.
Rockville, MD
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I grew up as a big sister and was usually tasked with helping get her ready for activities and school. In the past I have been a mother's helper and a babysitter for numerous families for toddlers to middle school aged kids. I was previously a lifeguard for 5 summers and I am CPR and first aid certified. Here is where I met most...
Jordyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Christina and I am a Surgical Technologist who works on Labor and Delivery. I have 5 years of experience working with children, specializing in care of infants. I truly enjoy working with children getting to know them and learning their personality, while focused on facilitating the best care and security for...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Columbia, MD
Elizabeth Z.
4.0
Liz babysits for our two year old and has done a fantastic job! Never need to worry when we go out. Our son is in good hands. We have two dogs and it is no problem for her.
- Charity A.
Maria C.
5.0
We have two 16-month old, high energy boys and needed a couple of weekdays covered so we could work. Maria was fantastic with the boys and jumped right in with minimal preparation. We will definitely hire her again and would highly recommend her to other families.
- Kathryn M.
Yesenia R.
5.0
Yesenia is a very great nanny! She was very gentle with my son and kept me updated via pictures throughout the day. She also took my son for a walk in the stroller around the neighborhood. She offered suggestion for my son which help with his feeding tremendously. I will definitely hire her again.
- Andre A.
Jessica M.
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.
Natalie B.
5.0
Natalie was fantastic! Would definitely rehire again, and in fact tried, but she was already booked because i waited too long. My 1.5 year old daughter was sent home from daycare with fever. Natalie was a trooper. Our house was recently under renovation, so we had very few books or toys. Natalie...
- Val P.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Columbia, MD?
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 4 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 Columbia, MD?
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 Columbia, MD. 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 Columbia, MD in December, 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 $16.25.