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52 mother's helpers are listed in Crofton, MD
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 8 years
Mother's helpers in Crofton, MD
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
Hannah V.
Crofton, MD
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I'm a current student at the University of Maryland. Growing up as the oldest of three, I naturally took on a caregiving role, which led me to start babysitting at 13. Over the past seven years, I've had the joy of caring for children from ages 0-16, and my favorite part is watching each child...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a sophomore at Ramapo College of New Jersey and am majoring in psychology and Spanish. I hope to be a children's counselor/therapist one day as I have always had a great connection with kids and want to help people. I recently finished as a midday monitor for Anne Arundel County. I have overseen kindergarten...
5.0
"Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!"
Cate W.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We were very comfortable leaving our boys with Jasmine the moment we met with her. Such a sweet person, attentive and our boys had a ball with her.
Will for sure be using her services again."
Lorri R.
Nanny looking for a job to start ASAP
Hi! My name is Oleynis, I'm 24 years old and currently I'm a psychology student. I'm bilingual, I speak Spanish and English.
I've been taking care of kids for over 10 months and 6 years, I'm a friendly, responsible, honestly person.
I love to taking care kids and share my time with...
Oleynis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
John O.
Lanham, MD
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced And Reliable Nanny, Pet Lover And Household Helper!
Hi there! My name is John, and I'm a caring, responsible, and energetic part-time nanny with a passion for working with children of all ages. Whether you need a trustworthy sitter for a date night, extra help while you're at work, or someone dependable when you're running late, I'm here to make your life easier!
Beyond...
John can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as easygoing, creative, and intelligent.
I like working with kids because it has come to me so naturally and I want as much experience as I can get before having my own.
I started working with kids when I was 12 as a mother's helper for a mom of 3.
Ever since then, I've worked on and off for...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I am a hardworking professional with over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. I have experience as a Lead Teacher, Mother's helper, and Nanny. I am passionate about helping families while nurturing and educating our future.
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our children."
Victoria C.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I first began babysitting and working as a mother's helper at the age of 12 for a family of three children. I have been actively babysitting and working as a nanny since then and have had excellent (long term!) relationships with several amazing families. I have worked as both a full and...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son....
Stephanie H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a Public Health major specializing in Family Science, I have a profound passion for working with children of all ages but feel most at home caring for infants and toddlers.
I love engaging little ones through meaningful activities that nurture their development and joy. For infants, I incorporate sensory play, tummy time,...
Rose-marie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosie has been the most lovely nanny for my 3 children over the last two years. I have 2 boys, ages 8 and 14, as well as a daughter, age 4. She came into my household and managed to foster a system that brought out the best in each of them, with respect to their...
Natasha D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a graduate degree in Leadership in Teaching and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I was a teacher for seven years before taking time off to stay at home to raise my son. I was a substitute teacher at his elementary and middle schools for nine years, and then a parent volunteer at his high school. I also...
5.0
"Ms Yvette took care of our girls for seven months. She did online school with our 7 year old and she finished the year with straight A's. She taught our 5 year old letters, counting, addition and so much more. They did arts and crafts and played outside. She was...
Sasha D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...
Rakilah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rakilah is our family's go-to #1 best caregiver x 3 years! She is on-level with a professional teacher. She is punctual, patient, creative, great with the kids for play, chores, daily tasks, life skills, even homework. She can care for special needs children with...
Christine L.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, 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
(13)
Hired by 48 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Alexis babysat for my 2 kids when we were visiting the DC area for a work event. She met us at the hotel, took the kids to dinner, and had them ready for bed when we returned. She was easy to communicate with beforehand. The kids had fun!"
Care member
Britney S.
Catonsville, MD
$18-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Trustworthy, And Attentive Sitter-Helping Out So You Can Live Easy!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Britney and I am currently a graduate student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I have been babysitting since I was 12 by watching my younger family members and then for hire by the family friends and those in the neighborhood. I've always loved working with children of all ages. I'm not just a...
Britney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Britney was a joy to have! Very dependable and sweet with my 7 month old baby boy. An all around amazing human being"
Kendra B.
Taylor B.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm an experienced caregiver looking to provide reliable childcare this summer! I've nannied for various families, caring for children ages 6-12, and worked at a school supervising K-5 recess, managing up to 18 students at a time. I also have experience as a middle school lacrosse coach.
My calm nature helps me handle any...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Taylor is kind, fun, responsible and dependable. Basically the whole package when it come to what you want for watching your children!!!"
Debbie J.
Jasmine Y.
Upper Marlboro, MD
$15-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
An Energetic And Motivated 19-year-old College Student Looking To Offer Help In Anyway Possible.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a 21-year-old in my last semester of college. If I had to summarize my personality in three words, they would be loving, dependable, and trustworthy. When I was approximately 9 years old, I began working with children. Initially, I worked as a mother's helper, assisting with housework and...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmine is really a sweet person. She is very polite and I like the good example she sets regarding attitude and education. She makes your children feel really loved and comfortable. They have so much fun with her. I know my kids are in good hands when she sits for...
Marcie R.
5.0
(40)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I have been a early childhood teacher for a long time! I like working with the young students. I also tutor students from pre-kindergarten thru 2nd grade! I look forward to meeting your student!
I'd describe my personality as Excitement, Encourager, Helper
I like working with kids because I can help them be...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Alicia is absolutely wonderful. My son opened up to her right away and he really enjoyed his time with her. I can’t recommend her highly enough. "
Care member
Jessica G.
Annapolis, MD
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm Second Oldest Of Seven Children, I Have Worked At Daycare Summer Camp For Many Years
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Specializes in overnight care for infants!
Hello, my name is Jessica. I started working with kids at a young age being a mother's helper. I was a dance teacher for 4 years, I then went to work in a daycare center for a year. In the daycare center I really started to realize my passion was working with kids. However I wasn't...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica took care of 4 children, one 13 month old and 3 girls ranging from 4-6. She had to deal with three different parents, each with their own wishes and she did it graciously. 5 stars! She was very easy to communicate with and arrived right on time. Overall,...
Michel V.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Crofton, 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.
Elena M.
5.0
Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!
- Cate W.
Jasmine B.
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.
Taylor W.
5.0
My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our children.
- Victoria C.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son. She is an angel!
- Stephanie H.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Crofton, 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 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 Crofton, 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 Crofton, 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 Crofton, MD 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 $21.50.