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Mother's helpers in Olney, MD
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 2 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(7)
My name is Adriani, I have five years of experience as a babysitter for children from newborns to 12-year-olds. In addition, I have a first aid course to help me deal with risky situations and be prepared to conduct myself correctly and I am also certified in Early Childhood Montessori and Positive Guidance and Discipline.
I...
Adriani can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Audrey has been wonderful watching after my six-year-old who is on the autism spectrum me and my family are very thankful that we found her she is truly wonderful "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked with kids for about 6 years now. I have always enjoyed interacting with children. I enjoy listening to them create fanciful stories that I could never think of on my own. I also enjoy reading, playing sports and going outside with them. My favorite thing to do is have the child or children try to teach me a...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was a fantastic camp counselor! She was positive and energetic, and the children loved her. She was punctual, helpful, and fun to work with. She was intuitive, often thinking of things before I did. "
Sue O.
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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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.
Britney S.
Catonsville, MD
$18-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Trustworthy, And Attentive Sitter-Helping Out So You Can Live Easy!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Britney and I am currently a graduate student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I have been babysitting since I was 12 by watching my younger family members and then for hire by the family friends and those in the neighborhood. I've always loved working with children of all ages. I'm not just a...
Britney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Britney was a joy to have! Very dependable and sweet with my 7 month old baby boy. An all around amazing human being"
Kendra B.
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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
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: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Avalon took care of our 2-3 year old for us for date nights and other occasions. She was great! Our daughter loved her!"
Jacob M.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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
(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.
Hello! I'm Brandee and I am currently a rising senior at the University of Maryland. Since I was about 12, getting to work with children, parents, and families has been the greatest joy in my life! There is nothing that gets me more excited or energized than helping to bring some sunshine into a home (not only for the kids, but...
Brandee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a rising Junior at The George Washington University, and am eager to babysit or mothers help this summer! I have ample experience in babysitting as I began caring for my younger cousins since I was 13 years old, and as I got older I began babysitting for about 6 families around my area. I have babysat for up to 4...
Kaile can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest sister with three younger that I have cared for. I'm currently a student at GW, so my age can help me connect with and easily find things the kids would have fun with. I enjoy spending time with and helping out with kids, and I can also help with Light Housekeeping, homework help, and Cooking/Meal...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Brenna P.
Bethesda, MD
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I began my caregiver journey at 13 as a "mother's helper." Since then, I've had 15+ years experience caring for children, pets, and seniors in a variety of settings. In addition to care inside the home, I was a camp counselor/swim instructor for many summers. Caregiving is one of my greatest joys. I cherish creating sweet...
Brenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Adele and I currently live in AU Park in NW DC. I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, so I am very familiar with the DMV area! I am looking for part-time childcare jobs either during the day, after school, or evenings. I currently freelance for marketing agencies and make my own schedule so I have lots of...
Adele can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Olney, 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.
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.
Adriani G.
5.0
Adri was perfect from the start. I work from home and have a 21-month-old daughter, so finding the right babysitter was crucial. My daughter instantly liked her, and Adri is dependable, kind, and great with kids. She’s been a lifesaver for date nights and personal time. Can’t recommend her enough!
- Sam Z.
Natalie B.
5.0
Natalie was fantastic! Would definitely rehire again, and in fact tried, but she was already booked because i waited too long. My 1.5 year old daughter was sent home from daycare with fever. Natalie was a trooper. Our house was recently under renovation, so we had very few books or toys. Natalie...
- Val P.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, MD 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 $15.00.