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Mother's helpers in Lexington, MA
Erica C.
Lexington, MA
$18-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have babysat children of many ages starting as a mothers helper. I then progressed into nannying for a child with skeletal muscular atrophy along with babysitting for children with ages ranging from infant to pre-teen. I now work at a nursing home as an admissions director.
4.9
(58)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shinelle has watched our toddler for us a number of times. She is always super responsive, and she is great with our son! Some specific highlights:
- She's used an app to share her schedule, which makes booking super easy
- A couple times, when we left, our son...
Parker L.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
Andrea N.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Andrea and I am a middle school math teacher in Boston. I have been working with kids for over 10 years. I am currently looking for new families for date night sitting. Ranging from classroom aid, mothers helper, camp counselor, babysitter or ski instructor. I have worked both as a PCA and a babysitter year round...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea is amazing. She's been taking care of our two kids (3.5 and 6.5) for a few days after school since August. She is really nice to work with as parents, and our kids also really like her, felt comfortable right away and are excited about seeing her. She is...
Colleen W.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My child care experience began as a mother's helper at my church and continued with babysitting through my high school years. For 18 years I have worked as a nanny with several families, giving me both infant and toddler experience. I like watching children grow and develop their skills, such as learning to walk and talk and...
Janice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the children she cares for. I am happy to provide more details."
Rona R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
With me, I can make sure your children are safe, comfortable and having a good time! As a reliable babysitter, I will always put the needs of your children first. I started off being a mother's helper when I was very young, worked in a daycare in high school, babysat/nannied through college, and am now picking up babysitting...
Tess can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tess did some dogsitting for our two old puppies and she did amazing. Tess was responsive, respectful, and really caring with our dogs. I would definitely hire Tess again! "
Care member
Melanie N.
Somerville, MA
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Caregiver And All Around Helper For Families In Need
I have 9 years of experience. I am currently an RN in Boston. I love to babysit/ was a nanny prior to nursing school. I also love to help out for those in need of a caregiver. I can help with every day needs, travel, remote learning and carpooling.
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Hi! My name is Allie and I have several years of experience working with children of all different ages as a camp counselor, mother's helper, and at various internships during my undergraduate education. I'm currently a graduate student at Lesley University and I am working on getting my masters degree is school and community...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have over 5 years of experience in child care with kids between 5mo till teens. I worked in US as a nanny live in (aupair) for two years, and as a helper in a kindergarten with toddlers. Since that I have experience working with multiple child. I'm also taking Early Childhood Education classes and I'm currently finishing ADHD...
Corael can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Sagin G.
Somerville, MA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Funny Guy, Good Helper, Kind And Friendly, And Positive Encouragement
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. And I make the kids day with good attitude and guidance.
Sagin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
I started out as a mothers helper at 11 years old. I quickly advanced to watching children on my own when I was 13. I have two older sisters and one younger, so I learned how to change a diaper and feed a baby from my mother, and I also practiced on my little sister! My older cousins have children so I have spent countless hours...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
As a career nanny with a Bachelor's in Child Psychology, I have a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow. My two years of experience at a Montessori School have deepened my love for creating environments where children can thrive. I especially enjoy nature walks, sensory play, and arts and crafts, which are among my...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lucia P, and I'm a current Master's student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I've worked in different forms of childcare for over a decade (including but not limited to jobs as a camp counselor for children aged 8-15, an instructor at an Environmental Science school for ages 5-14, and, most recently, a...
Lucia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Julie!
I would describe myself as a compassionate, optimistic, and energetic person, who really values children! I have my Masters in Social Work & I have been working with children professionally since 2021. I have experience working with children aged 4-19 & I have 2 sisters that I helped to raise (10 &...
Julianna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Amber B.
Somerville, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley
I am currently working as a barista in Cambridge and am looking to get back into the nanny world for the summer.
A little about my prior experience working with children;
I have been working with children, in some sort of capacity, since I was 13. I started out as a neighborhood mothers helper then transitioned into babysitting...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
My name is Hayley and I am a mother of two beautiful girls (6, 8yrs). I'm a reliable caregiver, with a spotless driving record, I love kids, and pets of all kinds. Do you need someone to help with light housework, cooking, grocery shopping, etc? I'm your helper!
Hayley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Jasmine D.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
20-year-old psychology major living in my own apartment in Cambridge. As the oldest of three, I've been taking care of kids my whole life. I had my first job as a mother's helper for a family with a toddler and a newborn when I was 10. I've been babysitting ever since. Throughout my schooling I volunteered with the younger...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Nicole A.
Malden, MA
$25-38/hr • 3 yrs exp
Good Helper, Great Cook And Love Kids , Fun Sitter,Smile Creator
Hi, my name is Nicole, I love to take care of children, I like to play, to make food for them, to go out for walks, to learn new games and more! I really guarantee that I take very good care of your child.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 7 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Lexington, MA
Shinelle M.
5.0
Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!
- Care member
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
Andrea N.
5.0
Andrea is amazing. She's been taking care of our two kids (3.5 and 6.5) for a few days after school since August. She is really nice to work with as parents, and our kids also really like her, felt comfortable right away and are excited about seeing her. She is reliable, responsive and proactive...
- Colleen W.
Janice N.
5.0
Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the children she cares for. I am happy to provide more details.
- Rona R.
Tess J.
5.0
Tess was wonderful! Took great care of our 1.5 yr old, played with him for hours! Definitely recommend!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Lexington, MA?
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 Lexington, MA?
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 Lexington, MA. 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 Lexington, MA in November, 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 $18.00.