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Mother's helpers in Nahant, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From...
Blake S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
looking for a reliable nanny, babysitter, or daily elder care helper, !
I'm a nanny with 10 years of experience caring for children of various ages, ,
I love outdoor activities and enjoy bringing kids outside for walks or to the playground when the weather permits. I love reading books for kids and making friends with them....
Jianghui can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nikki filled in for us for a week while our usual nanny was on holiday. She jumped right into the work week without any hesitation. She cared for my two daughters, 2.5yo and 11mo and they took to her very quickly and unlike other 'new' people they have met. She...
Katherine G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 21 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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kids loved Rose. Rose is awesome. She showed up on time, communicated well, and could easily adjust based on any necessary feedback.
Would certainly recommend and would contact again in the future for further childcare needs."
Steven B.
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.
5.0
(1)
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.
Karlis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I strongly recommend my colleague, Karlis F. for employment. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for eight years in the dialysis clinic, where she has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility.
Karlis is professional and efficient in her...
Timnit T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids since I was about 12, starting out as a mother's helper and progressing to babysitting, then to nannying. I nannied part time throughout my undergrad and full time for the two years after graduating and before beginning law school. I truly enjoy the experience of being part of children's lives,...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our almost-2-year-old daughter loves when Lindsey comes over. Lindsey is attentive, kind, energetic fun and responsible. She plays with our daughter the whole time both indoors and out. She's also great about making sure to provide meals, snacks, bath, sunblock,...
Christian K.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is very dependable, responds in a very short time frame, and possesses a genuine interest in caring for your child.
She brings positivity, optimism, and confidence in her capabilities so you feel comfortable going out. You don't have to check your...
Kathryn F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience from being a mother's helper to babysitting, nannying and pet sitting. I can help with things around the house as well as helping with the children and pets! I am very sociable and active so I love doing activities with kids! I recently graduated from Endicott College with a degree in psychology...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
I was a baby sitter and mother's helper for families around my neighborhood on and off since I was around 14, watching children as young as a few months old through age 13, and often caring for multiple school aged children at one time. I am able to help with basic homework and housekeeping, I love cooking for people, and I have...
Julia E.
Beverly, MA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently just graduated from Curry College in spring 2024 with honors. I have gone to college to become an elementary school teacher and will be a certified teacher come June of 2024. I have worked as a substitute teacher and a teaching assistant for a elementary school summer program for 2 years. I have completed 1...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Hannah and I currently live in Weymouth with my husband, 16-month-old son and 5-year-old dog. I was raised in Hingham and am familiar with the South Shore. I have 20 years of experience caring for children and pets of all ages. I started as a Mother's Helper at age 10 and continued doing Date Night Babysitting, Summer...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lily H.
Waban, MA
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
With over two years of experience in childcare, I possess a solid foundation in caring for children, having worked at a daycare, I hold an EEC certification, and gained valuable insight from babysitting, working as a mother's helper, and caring for my younger cousins. In my daycare role, I successfully managed groups of up to 15...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! I'm a college senior with one year of babysitting experience and two years or experience as a summer camp counselor. I have a natural ability to connect with kids, creating a comfortable environment where they feel like they can be themselves. Playing board games, doing puzzles and crafts, and spending time outside are my...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a graduate from the University of Massachusetts. Although I graduated with a bachelors in Psychology, I began my college career as an early education major. Since I can remember, I have always thought I'd be a pre school teacher. Once I was working in a class room setting I realized my love for child development went...
Cara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Melissa M.
Quincy, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I started at the age of 12 as a "mothers helper" for a toddler. Transitioned into babysitting every week for two children (infant and 8-year-old) and worked for same family for over 6 years. They had 2 more children while I was there. So I had 4 all together ages...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Mar (they/them). I've been taking care of kids since I was a mother's helper at age 9. It's important to me to meet kids wherever they are and follow their lead with what they're interested in and comfortable with. I like to cook and can help with meals. I have a driver's license and my own car.
Mar can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm here to help! I'm currently an undergrad looking to do some meaningful work. I'm a high achiever and strive to put my best into everything I do. As a young professional, I'm always looking to expand my skill set, either as a personal or virtual assistant, a caretaker, or just as an extra hand. I'm responsible and dependable,...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient, kind hearted woman who has been working with kids since I was a kid! I have a BA in Social Work from Michigan State and am now attaining my MS/CAGS in School Psychology at Northeastern. I have experience working with kids with mental disabilities as well as neurotypical kids. I take a very light hearted, fun...
Esin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Nahant, MA
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...
- Blake S.
Jianghui W.
5.0
Warm, responsible, dependable, Jianghui (Nikki) was an excellent nanny for our two- year old daughter when we needed someone to look after her for a few weeks and during her transition to toddler school. Great communication, wonderful to interact with, I would highly recommend Jianghui.
- Marianna R.
Rose L.
5.0
She was excellent with our 9 month old: attentive, careful, engaging. Would definitely hire her again. And so should you.
- Dany B.
Shinelle M.
5.0
Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!
- Care member
Karlis F.
5.0
I strongly recommend my colleague, Karlis F. for employment. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for eight years in the dialysis clinic, where she has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility.
Karlis is professional and efficient in her approach to work and very well-liked...
- Timnit T.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Nahant, 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 Nahant, 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 Nahant, 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 Nahant, MA 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 $20.00.