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60 mother's helpers are listed in Derwood, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 8 years
Mother's helpers in Derwood, MD
I babysat throughout college and worked in my mother's daycare for over 6 years. I have also been a mother's helper. I will be going to a university in the fall to get my masters in mental health counseling. I will eventually love to work with kids and development. I have babysat kids ages 1-8. I love planning activities for...
Negar can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Anastasia H.
Rockville, MD
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started out as a mother's helper when I was 13 and have always had a special heart for children and children with special needs. I started working with children with special needs in middle school. I have experience working with Special Needs and Military Families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland with a...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Why Choose Me?
Experienced and Trustworthy: With nearly a decade of experience, I am well-equipped to handle any situation your little ones may present.
Bilingual Benefits: Fluent in Spanish and English (with a touch of Japanese), I can help foster language skills and cultural appreciation.
Safety First: Certified in CPR and...
Brenna P.
Bethesda, MD
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I began my caregiver journey at 13 as a "mother's helper." Since then, I've had 15+ years experience caring for children, pets, and seniors in a variety of settings. In addition to care inside the home, I was a camp counselor/swim instructor for many summers. Caregiving is one of my greatest joys. I cherish creating sweet...
Brenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Taylor R.
Rockville, MD
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weeknights, At Anytime I'm Needed.
I have been in the childcare field for the past 10 years, working with children between ages 6 weeks and 8 years old. I have had the pleasure of doing everything from a mother's helper, nanny, lead infant teacher and lead toddler teacher. Working with children is a huge passion and life calling. Some of my most useful child care...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Coryn P.
Germantown, MD
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name is Coryn, I am 23 years old and I graduated with a degree in counseling and human services at Stevenson University. I have a babysitting certificate and I am CPR certified. I love kids and animals and I would love to babysit for you!
My previous job experiences include:
* Babysitting my brother from the ages of two...
Coryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a military spouse and a mom to a 6th grader. I can babysit and drive kids to school or any activities.
Andini can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andini connected so well with our 5yo and 4yo. She always superbly balanced fun filled activities with gentle guidance / supervision. She made picking up of two kids look easy. Highly recommend Andini!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit."
Amber E.
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and park. She is trustworthy, dependable, and professional. Highly recommend!"
Alexandra B.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, 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
(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.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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....
Megan H.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic.
I do not...
Martha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Martha treats my child as if she is her own. My daughter and I love Martha."
Diane G.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Avalon took care of our 2-3 year old for us for date nights and other occasions. She was great! Our daughter loved her!"
Jacob M.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. Last summer I was a full time nanny for a family with three children. I was in charge of making meals, running errands, planning activities, etc.
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Derwood, MD
Andini B.
5.0
Andini connected so well with our 5yo and 4yo. She always superbly balanced fun filled activities with gentle guidance / supervision. She made picking up of two kids look easy. Highly recommend Andini!
- Care member
Suleika R.
5.0
Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit.
- Amber E.
Rakilah P.
5.0
Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and park. She is trustworthy, dependable, and professional. Highly recommend!
- Alexandra B.
Celina K.
5.0
Reliable, punctual and friendly.
- Miriam L.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Derwood, 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 Derwood, 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 Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD 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 $17.50.