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Mother's helpers in Lanham, MD
Chiara L.
Washington, DC
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Chiara!
I am a 4th grade teacher during the day, with a passion for serving and educating all children! In fact, it was child care and a nanny job all 4 years of college with the same family that led me to my passion for teaching and to the world of education which I now work in! I am located in Washington, D. C. but...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 8 years of childcare experience, with children ages 3 months to 13 years, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the role. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Art from Gordon College, along with licenses in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and Art Education (grades 5-12), and 3 years of teaching...
Linzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Tatum T.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
Graduate Student With Extensive Childcare & Healthcare Experience Available For Babysitting
I have been working with kids for more than 15 years now as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, and swim instructor, and I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns through high school. I graduated from Princeton University in 2020 and am now attending graduate school at George Washington to become a Physician Assistant....
Tatum can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hanan M.
Takoma Park, MD
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a freshman at UMBC majoring in Nursing, and looking for a summer nannying position or babysitting as needed! I worked in an after school childcare program/summer camp for about a year and a half, until graduating high school. Before and during that experience, I babysat and was a parents-helper. I enjoy arts and crafts and...
Hanan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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
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.
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
(4)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica has been great with our 10mo son! She understands the nighttime routine and he's always fast asleep when we get in :) Jessica's also very tolerant of our friendly yet hyper dog! Would definitely recommended her!"
Carly 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
(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, travel, craft assistance, 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
(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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sitters like Rakilah are Hard to come by. She was punctual, always showed up, and was extremely patient with my toddler. Not surprised that she's about be a teacher, at all. She was Great. Hire her if you want someone that your child will love."
Naa Ama V.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our children and dogs all enjoyed Jessica. They felt very comfortable with her! "
Natalie B.
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.
Susan A.
Rockville, MD
$55-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Of 3 Self-Sufficient Teens, Ready To Help You Out!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Susan, married Mom of 3 teens, living in Rockville. As my kids get older and more self-sufficient, I find myself with more time flexibility to add some additional income for our family. And what do I know best? How to take care of kids! My 17-year-old sits also, and the younger two are great mother's helpers and...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susan was great with our two year old and 9 month old. She is the first person outside of family that we have had care for our kids and she made us very comfortable! It was great to see our toddler immediately go to her on her second time watching them!"
Julie W.
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah watched our 14 month old son while we were attending a wedding in MD. This was our first time a non-family member was watching him so naturally at first we were nervous but our son quickly took to Hannah so that made us happy. She was very sweet and gentle...
Catherine K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My main objective is to provide outstanding services by always keeping a safe, fun and loving environment for all family members I get to work for.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Full time Nanny
* Part time, Occasional, Emergency, On-Call, Back-Up, Chaperone, Mother Helper, and/or House Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bathe, change diapers,...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela is absolutely incredible!! She kept informed about all three of my children. She also cleaned my house for me. When I arrived home, all three kids were bathed and in bed. I would definitely hire her again. My children fell in love with her. She is the best...
Cherita R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nathaly and I am a para educator working MCPS. I have a certificate in the 90-hour course for Early Childhood Education. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old and I love to! I started babysitting on occasions for a family on the weekends and volunteering at a camp in the summer during high...
Nathaly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Nathaly has been great in caring for my children including picking them up from school and playing at home. She has been very reliable and easy to work with. The kids loved spending time with her. "
Christian T.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services."
Anamaria L.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Lanham, MD
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.
Elena M.
5.0
Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!
- Cate W.
Jessica G.
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, she did an excellent job and we would...
- Michel V.
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...
- Care member
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.
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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 February, 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.