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60 mother's helpers are listed in Somerville, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Somerville, MA
5.0
(13)
Hired by 25 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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rose watched our 2 littles so we could attend my grandpas wake and funeral services. She was amazing with my kids who had never been left with a baby sitter before. They loved her! We will definitely be having Rose over again! She took all my anxiety away about...
Care member
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been babysitting our two young boys regularly for about a year now. She's very responsible, caring, and reliable. Our family absolutely loves her!!"
Jen T.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, i'm Beth. I'm a fun loving, cookie baking, arts and crafts making type of nanny! I have been working with children for over 13 years now. While I attended school I was a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom for 4 years, as well as taking multiple child care classes. After I graduated I continued to work in...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Bethany cared for our infant son for about two weeks. She is sweet and dependable, I would recommend her services."
Claudia P.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia helped us two days a week this year. She picked our two girls up from school, did homework, and helped us to start dinner. She was very dependable and a lot of fun. The girls will really miss her over the summer!"
Brooke F.
Honey B.
Boston, MA
$24/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...
Honey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was...
Jessica K.
Dani S.
Boston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been babysitting since freshman year of high school and I have always worked well with kids of all ages :). I have experience working with multiple children, children with special needs, and I am also a homework helper. I was a sleep away summer camp counselor in 2019 and worked with all ages as well!
Dani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Courtney K.
Boston, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Here is a bit about me! Feel free to reach out if you are interested or have any questions.
I am a Nurse Practitioner. I do not work Wednesdays or weekends. I am hoping to find a family who is looking for a casual helper mid week. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I was a full time nanny for many families around the...
I am a kind and energetic college student who has experience as a mother's helper and babysitter for all ages, newborns to big kids. Currently a student as well as a teacher, I understand remote learning from both sides. As a scholar of music, I am creative and able to interact with children, as well as create engaging...
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience with children's started when I was 15yo and started babysit a adorable little boy for a year to help his mom who was suffering with postpartum depression. I have 2 kids, a 18 yo girl and 13 yo boy my most important experience with kids is be a divorced mom with 2 kids, plus babysit for few years.
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi friends! I'm 22 years old and looking for a second job. I worked as a teacher at Little Voices Inc. for more than 4 years! I am currently in the works of getting my degree in Early Childhood Education.
I like working with kids because they are our future! When I became a teacher I strived to be an inspiring and encouraging...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience baby-sitting children of all ages, including care of my 2-year-old niece and 3-week-old nephew. I am kind, nurturing and positive. I also have five years of experience as an Assistant Dance Teacher working with children ages four through 15.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
I am a single mother of two incredible boys in their teens. On my days where my boys are at their father's house I have some extra time to help out. I run a successful photography business and read a lot. But I also nannied through college for a family of four kids including triplets. I am patient, mellow, like task oriented...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Joshua A.
Brookline, MA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I have accepted a full time engineering job in the fall and am looking for a summer job until then. I have a strong background in math, science, and sports.
I have experience as an overnight camp counselor for 10-year-old boys. As well as running a...
Joshua can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I am a 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University. I am currently a junior studying psychology with a minor in education and health studies. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and volunteered at my local pre school during high school. During the summers I work as a preschool teacher. I am available as a date...
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Andressa S.
Everett, MA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience with children and teenagers, cleaning houses. I can sleep at work and stay on weekends, I am looking for a family home to work as a domestic helper. I have experience with children, food care and education. I like animals. I do not speak fluent English, but I am willing to work with Americans and I can...
Andressa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
My name is Izabelle, I am 27 years old. I moved recently to Abington. My first language is Portuguese and I am open to teach Portuguese and Brazilian culture for the kids. I've been a babysitter for many years for all ages! I was an au pair of 4 kids during 2 years (ages: 7, 5, 3 & newborn). I worked in a school being a helper...
Izabelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jennifer N.
South Boston, MA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi families! I am Jenny and I graduated from UNH with a major in psychology and minor in justice studies and now currently attend law school in Boston. I adore working and hanging out with children and I started working with kids when I was in the 8th grade as a mother's helper. Looking forward to connecting!
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA
Rose L.
5.0
Rose was fantastic to work with and looking forward to hire her again to watch our 2 year old daughter. Thank you Rose!
- Care member
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.
Bethany N.
5.0
Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to accommodate different schedules. She always made sure that each baby was fed, changed and happy! Beth played with them and most importantly gave them the hugs and...
- Jamie C.
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.
Honey B.
5.0
We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was wonderful with all of them. She's caring,...
- Jessica K.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Somerville, 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 12 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA in April, 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 $23.17.
Ratings for Somerville, MA mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Somerville, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 58 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.