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Hi! My name is Ella and I am 18 years old. I have 4 years experience of nannying, babyitting, being a mom's helper, working in my church's nursery, kids choir, and working with middle schoolers. I have worked with kids of every age, especially with infants. I recently completed a semester abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland and then a...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bridgid G.
Novi, MI
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
My experience in childcare started when I was 11 as a mother's helper. Over the past 10 years, working with children has taken the form of gymnastics coach, babysitter, tutor, childcare worker, and I also have experience working with students inside a classroom.
Bridgid can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm located on the West side of Ann Arbor and looking to join a wonderful family.
- A little about me is I'm currently at UofM Dearborn getting my degree in Children and Families to hopefully become a Child Life Specialist.
- I have a huge passion for kids and love to watch them develop and learn new things daily.
-I...
Emilee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emilee is extremely responsible and strikes the perfect balance between having fun and holding children accountable. Whenever she cares for my nine-year-old, she makes sure homework gets done, that she gets some exercise, and that she has healthy snacks. She's very...
Cheri B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently attending Eastern Michigan University pursuing a Bachelors in K-12 Music Education. I have eight years of experience caring for children from ages two to 13, both as an in-home nanny as well as in an accredited childcare facility. In my various positions I've assisted with tasks such as transportation, meal...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katy does a great job with morning care for our two kids age 3 and 6. She is punctual, reliable, and follows direction. Our kids love her and she is done a great job getting the kids off to childcare and school without issue. She prepares breakfast and the kids...
Jonathon P.
3.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
In the past 10 years I have been a caregiver for seniors and children. I'm a single mother of a now 28-year-old and raised him on my own. I have also been a sitter for my younger nephews who range in age from 3 years to 23 years old. I have the compassion, love, patience, and desire to care for both children and the elderly. I...
Debra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Debra helped our family with providing my Dad with his end of life Hospice care. She was very respectful of my Dad's needs and treated him with the dignity we hoped for. Debra was very caring, she also assisted with my Mom in her dealing with her grief. She...
Debbie A.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a nanny, postpartum doula, mom of a 7-year-old, and teach human communication at a small college. There's something magical about children and the early parent-child bond that I don't get to witness teaching college students. I get a lot of gratification from being a helper and resource for other parents.
I'm...
Norie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
My first child care experience when I was 11 years old as a "mommy's helper", at age 13 I got my first babysitting job for a family of four (5 months, 2, 3 & 7 years old) since then I've babysat for many family's, nannied for 4 family's, and worked at 2 child care centers. I have completed the CPR and first aid classes and am...
Macy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
8/15/24: I am having issues updating availability. I am ONLY available Friday through Sunday.
Hello, my name is Andie (pronouns She/Her) and I am available for care-related part-time work. I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma and art therapy and I am looking to supplement my income with an activity I...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Sophia, I am a recent high school graduate and plan to attend Boston College this fall. I have been babysitting/ nannying for the last 6 years and was a mother's helper before that. I have experience with all ages, love spending time with kids, and coming up with fun activities to do with them! I enjoy being...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Jessica N.
Ypsilanti, MI
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have experience with kids for about 8 years. Ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I graduated from Eastern Michigan with a degree in special education and am currently a full time special education teacher. I have loved caring for kids from a very young age. I enjoy sports and being outside and active but I also like to...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lydia! I am currently a junior at CMU studying Psychology but taking online courses. I have 10 years of paid childcare work. My work ranges from infants to preteen. I am CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certified. I also have experience with infants on feeding tubes and children taking regulated medications. I...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have about 2 years of experience. I used to work as a 'mommy helper' about 2 days a week. This consisted of me watching the infant while the mother did tasks around the house or ran some errands. I also worked as a camp counselor at the YMCA for 3-5-year-olds. This consisted being responsible for about 6 children and...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I started babysitting at the age of 12 and continued to do so on and off for several years. I have babysat kids of all age ranges (5 months-10yrs old). I had other jobs in addition to babysitting. I worked as an assistant at an orthodontist office for 7 years. I still was able to work with kids since they were the majority of...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic and kind.
I like working with kids because seeing the world from their perspective is always a learning experience.
I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling.
I started working with kids as a volunteer when my best friend became a director of a daycare.
In my spare...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a student at U of M Dearborn, I'm studying software engineering.
I grew up with 5 sibling. Most of them are special needs and I still take care of them.
I'm looking to do either babysitting, or companion care.
I'm certified in math, linguistics, and teaching youth STEM.
I start off kind of bubbly because I am nervous...
Samantha S.
Brighton, MI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi future families! I just want to introduce myself, my name is Sam and I'm 20 years old. I've been taking care of little ones for a long time and love them! I started as a mother helper when I was 10 for family friends. I'd entertain their kiddos so they could get cooking and cleaning done! Then once I was 15 I started...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sandy and I love working with children and have been working with them ever since I was old enough to babysit. I am currently a full-time teacher consultant and live in Pinckney. We have two girls in college. I would love to care for and entertain your children/preteens while you are away. I could also help with...
Sandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing! Sandy was such a gift to our family this summer. She was always on time, thoughtful, honest and so easy to be with. My two boys absolutely loved their time with Sandy and all of the adventures they went on to parks, swim, etc. Sandy was able to handle any...
Katie B.
4.9
(33)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents , I understand how it feels to need an extra set of reliable helping hands, and finding someone you can trust isn't always easy nowadays. I can assure you I am what you have been looking for. I am a very down to earth , kind-hearted , responsible, patient, open-minded person. I am extremely versatile and have a lot...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Stephanie was very professional and friendly. Great at accommodating my specific needs, and great at interacting with my two year old daughter. Would hire again!"
Sanjiv S.
I have worked as a nanny for several families caring for children under five years. I remained with the families for about five years each. I have worked for Green Apple Playschool, Community Daycare, the Ann Arbor Art Center summer camps, the Ann Arbor District Library, and the Young Rembrandts after school art programs.
I...
Julie M can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in South Lyon, MI
Emilee H.
5.0
Emilee is absolutely fabulous! She was a nanny for our then 2-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son during the uncertain height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she still helps our family on an intermittent basis. She must because my kids miss her too much otherwise! :-)
She is organized, punctual,...
- Adriene B.
Kathryn S.
5.0
Katy does a great job with morning care for our two kids age 3 and 6. She is punctual, reliable, and follows direction. Our kids love her and she is done a great job getting the kids off to childcare and school without issue. She prepares breakfast and the kids love her taste in music on the way...
- Jonathon P.
Debra W.
5.0
Debra helped our family with providing my Dad with his end of life Hospice care. She was very respectful of my Dad's needs and treated him with the dignity we hoped for. Debra was very caring, she also assisted with my Mom in her dealing with her grief. She provided much needed comfort care. I...
- Debbie A.
Sandra H.
5.0
Amazing! Sandy was such a gift to our family this summer. She was always on time, thoughtful, honest and so easy to be with. My two boys absolutely loved their time with Sandy and all of the adventures they went on to parks, swim, etc. Sandy was able to handle any special needs behavior and typical...
- Katie B.
Stephanie J.
5.0
Nanny Stephanie has been to my home a few times. She has managed to draw my shy boy out and gotten him to spend time with her being social. She's not just taking care of him though. She encourages ME to take care of myself. To take a break and time for myself. I'm looking forward to her weekly...
- Latrisha 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 South Lyon, MI?
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 South Lyon, MI?
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 South Lyon, MI. 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 South Lyon, MI 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.