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60 mother's helpers are listed in McLean, VA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 7 years
Mother's helpers in McLean, VA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
LOVING, RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED! I have over 13 years of experience caring for kids from newborns to 13 years old. I am very affectionate with babies and very playful with toddlers. I have my own transportation, love dogs and cats and can take care of them as well. CPR certified, Registered Nurse with ample experience in...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria was amazing with our son. Our daycare provider was sick for a few weeks so we had her come help out and the transition was seamless! My son warmed up her very fast due to her kind and gentle nature. Overall an awesome experience with Maria."
Avery R.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative and outgoing professional with 5 years of childcare experience, as well as 7 years of experience managing a household and a business. I am looking for a family that I can help assist with household planning and management, childcare, and light housekeeping and organization.
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with our son and dog! Punctual and courteous. Proactive in confirming the appointment when the site mistakenly cancelled the booking, ensuring that we weren't left without childcare for the night. Highly recommend her!"
Katherine K.
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 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
5.0
(3)
Hola! I'm Nanny Danny!
I'm a well experienced, fully bilingual childcare provider with a wide range of skills and interests... want to know more?
Through life, I've found joy in caregiving, and have gained training as a mother's helper, occasional babysitter, preschool teacher aid, Spanish tutor, full time nanny and homeschool...
Daniela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daniela is a reliable caregiver. She is loving to children and always showed a positive attitude and good control, even on the most overwhelming days. You'll be happy to get to know her!"
Flora E.
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley, and I recently moved to the DMV area! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Childhood Education, and Special Education in 2022. My journey in childcare began at age 12 as a mom's helper, and since then, I've had the privilege of providing care for numerous families, teaching preschool, and working...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a great young girl, she has hung out and played, read to, and babysat my 2 young grandsons for the last 5 year's during the summer. Just great with young kids. I am friends with her family. Went to the beach yesterday and my daughter had her friend with 2...
Kate S.
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 Central Jersey 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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'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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Avalon was sweet, energetic and fun with my 5 year old daughter. My girl is very shy and Avalon had her out of her shell in no time. Avalon is an absolute grown-up and I could see her confidence, maturity and leadership qualities which put me at ease since we had...
marni K.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hi! I'm Juliana, I'm 27 years old, and I have 6 years over experience with kids. I started in a very young age being the teachers helper, and then I came to USA. In all my time working with kids, I took care of kids from 3 months to 15 years old. I consider myself as responsible, reliable, experienced and fun-loving person. I'm...
5.0
"Juliana is the most responsible and reliable person. She's great with kids, has a huge experience with all ages. She's a great driver, cooks very well, you will love her food.
Always has many ideas about what to do with kids to keep them entertained (read books,...
Michele B.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah watched my toddler when I was visiting the area and she was an absolute delight. She was communicative, punctual, flexible, mature, and organized. My daughter was instantly comfortable with Leah and they became fast friends. I felt safe leaving her in charge....
Alysha K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Paige (she/her) and I am so excited for the opportunity to get to know your family.
I have over 8 years of loving, quality experience in child care. From starting out as a mother's helper, to being a camp counselor and now camp director, to a part-time nanny/ babysitter, I have gained many skills over the...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Paige is amazing. I hired her initially for pet care services to watch our dog while on vacation and she quickly became a reliable hire who I asked back for babysitting. We have used her for overnight and short term services for 3 years. Our girls absolutely adore...
Kaila J.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of childcare experience, both in a professional workspace and in-home babysitting! I love being outdoors, doing crafts, and having fun. I am also happy to help around the home, with car pooling, and trips!
Annaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Morning Position! I'm Victoria, a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. I recently graduated from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!) with a Bachelor of Science, and my childcare journey began at the age of 12 as a mother's helper. Over the...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, My name is Paola. I am currently a part time intern in DC and I will be obtaining my degree from UC Berkeley in the Fall. I would describe myself as caring and independent. I have been babysitting and since I was 14. Being a nanny became my main job throughout college. My duties have included pick and up drop off from school...
Paola can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I became a mother's helper at the age of 12 and helped a woman with two little girls. I have two little brothers and a little sister (6, 11, 13). I babysit for a family of four two summers ago (26 months, kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade). This past summer I nannied for a family with two kids 6 and 3 years old. I am...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Ashley. I am 20yrs old, I am currently studying Digital Marketing at NOVA, but finish May 8th. Since the age of 14, I have been helping with taking care of children. From ages of 14-18 I was an assistant helper at a Home DayCare with Fairfax County. I am free to start May 9th, since I am one my last few days...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in McLean, VA
Maria L.
5.0
Maria was amazing with our son. Our daycare provider was sick for a few weeks so we had her come help out and the transition was seamless! My son warmed up her very fast due to her kind and gentle nature. Overall an awesome experience with Maria.
- Avery R.
Jessica M.
5.0
Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it if she babysat him again. Win!
- Olivia K.
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
Celina K.
5.0
Reliable, punctual and friendly.
- Miriam L.
Daniela G.
5.0
I had the chance to see Dani when she's working with kids and she is very responsible. She takes her job seriously and she's constantly thinking about new stuff to do with the kids. She's very reliable.
- Florencia L.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in McLean, VA?
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 McLean, VA?
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 McLean, VA. 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 McLean, VA 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 $23.50.