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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
Kiamira B.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello
If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Silver Springs, MD area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...
Kiamira can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."
Gina T.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & 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 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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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
(10)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents....
Elizabeth O.
5.0
(39)
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
"What can I say about Ms. Alicia ? We hired her for a corporate event to watch staff and clients' children. Not only did she manage 7 children of varying ages and temperaments with ease, but she also had all of them smiling! She showed up like Mary Poppins with a...
Anna N.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
(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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
Taylor B.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"We have 3 kids, aged 10, 9,and 7. Taylor is always asked for when we need a sitter. She is lovely. Great with the kiddos and animals."
Stefanie S.
Isa C.
College Park, MD
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Math/Science Helper For Your Family
I'm Isa, and I'm currently looking for a flexible nanny job. I was an au pair for two years, and now I live in Maryland while finishing my engineering degree. I can also help with math and science! I have a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and I'm CPR certified. I'm 27 years old, and I'm excited to find a wonderful...
Isa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Quinn P.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a nurturing caregiver with a decade of hands-on experience, I am passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to flourish. I started out at 12 as a mother's helper, babysat my way through high school and college and most recently I was an Au Pair in France and cared full time for a family with...
Quinn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Karen B.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 19 and currently a pre-Nursing major at Towson University. I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper at age 12; I would watch my neighbor's 3 young boys while she spent time with her newborn and cooked or cleaned. Since then I have had a stint as a regular babysitter...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachael R.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, curious, and upbeat.
I like working with kids because they are curious, funny, and delightful.
I'm looking for a job that I can accomplish outside my full-time hours. I want to earn extra money to pay for my past school expenses.
I started working with kids when I entered...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hi, I'm Fatmata! I'm a certified CNA with CPR/First Aid certifications and over 8 years of experience caring for children ages 4 months and older. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids, and I love being a mother's helper. I understand how valuable extra support can be for parents balancing...
Fatmata can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm thrilled to share a bit about myself. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, and raised in DC, I have a diverse background that blends academic achievement with personal passion. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication from Marymount University and completed a Master's in Business...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am excited to offer my childcare services. I have over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages, including 3 years of daycare experience with children aged 18 months to 6 years old.
I have developed a passion for nurturing and guiding young minds. My approach to childcare is based on patience and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Lanham, MD
Rose-marie M.
5.0
Rose-Marie watched our two kids, 5 and 2, over the weekend and was absolutely wonderful! She was very communicative, helpful, and my children had a wonderful time being with her. I highly recommend her and we will book her again!
- Douglas D.
Kiamira B.
5.0
Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone.
- Gina T.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Lanham, 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 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, MD in March, 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 $19.00.