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Hi, I'm Casey! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15 starting as a mother's helper then babysitting throughout the years for families of all sizes. While I now have a full time job in the hospitality industry, I don't have as much availability as I used to. However, my job is Monday-Friday so my...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tarah K.
Clifton Heights, PA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Mother's Helper And Current Grad Student Seeking The Perfect Fit
5.0
(4)
Hello Families & Parents,
I am an experienced nanny, mother's helper and current grad student seeking a full time nanny position, as well as, weekend and date-night childcare opportunities. I have experience with all ages, but feel especially passionate about working with infants, babies and toddlers!
I'm happy to provide a...
Tarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Tarah as babysitter on two occasions for our two daughters who were 10 and 7 at the time. Our daughters simply loved her. Tarah played just dance on our Xbox with our girls, had a coloring contest with them, and played other games. Tarah is friendly,...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Available for after-school care for the 2024-25 school year*
I've been a nanny specializing in infants and toddlers since 2005. I believe in music, art, reading, science experiments, and healthy cooking. I think in order for children to thrive, they need reliable structure, kindness, and empathy. I have been trained in the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marisa was a nanny for our family when our twins were 2. She was reliable and was caring with the kids. She is musical so she sang lots of songs with them, played music, and took them to music class! My kids loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(17)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Kiana and as of June 2024, I am looking for part time work as a nanny, a babysitter or a mother's helper. I have been in childcare for 17 years and have worked with all ages from 5 days old to 13 years old. I have worked with groups of children, with singletons, with multiple siblings, with twins and with...
Kiana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I could not recommend Kiana more strongly! We feel so lucky to have had such an amazing nanny in our lives that provided the best care to our daughter. They were so creative with activities, always taking our daughter on adventures and loved her like their own. We...
Shira H.
Alyssa K.
Ardmore, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a mom who works part time as a nurse. I have availability to nanny/mothers helper 2 days of the week. Usually the days would be Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I do not have a set work schedule unfortunately. I would be bringing my 2 1/2-year-old daughter with me. Please message me if interested!
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Lydia S.
Bryn Mawr, PA
$16-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Kids!! Growing Up, I Also Was Drawn To Being A Little Helper!
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, carpooling and any other needs!
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there! I'm an experienced caregiver searching for great families in need of an extra set of hands.
Through 10 years of caregiving/educating, I've worked in many different setting including: public/private schools, residential, clinical and administrative roles. I am thrilled to be moving into self employment through Care....
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi everyone! My name is Corinne , and I'm a sophomore at college studying nursing. I am looking for a part time or full time nannying/mommy's helper position for the remaining of the semester. I have experience working with and babysitting children from 9 months to 12 years. I also have experience tutoring and would love to help...
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joy M.
Lansdowne, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have a 10-year-old son and I have had experience with kids up until 3rd grade and I used to work at two daycares. I work with 1st and 2nd graders at my church in Sunday School. I love kids and I love helping people and parents. I used to be a mother's helper to 3 different moms previously. Kids have always loved me.
Joy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
As the oldest of five, I have been involved in child care since 12, extending my skills to other families in my community. My experience includes working as a mother's helper and babysitting children of all ages for many years.
Experience
- Began caring for my siblings at a young age, providing me with experience in child...
Hi! I have up to six years of experience in childcare, working with children from 10 months to 14 years. I have a variety of experience, either tutoring, being a mom's helper, nannying, or simply a one-time babysitting gig! I have worked overnights and full time gigs to a few hour part time gigs as well! I have also tutored...
Isabel can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Charlotte Z.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I'm Charlotte, I'm a freshman at Saint Joseph's University. I have 7 years of experience from being a mother's helper to nannying. As well as working as a camp counselor for 7 years. I love babysitting and finding new creative and fun ways to enterain the kids I'm watching. I have experience with newborn to teenagers. I'm...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Patricia ! I do have experienced in child I wordkwith a family in Penn valley taking care of 5 children 23 years ! All the children grownup ,,, still clean once a week ! I just stop working in center citywith a family that as a 2-year-old baby! work with nanny network !!! Have my child care clearance!!!! I'm a great...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Naledi R.
Narberth, PA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,your future favorite helper from sunny South Africa! I'm currently studying Computer Science with a minor in Psychology at Widener University.
My golden ticket to babysitting? I was an Au Pair! As an international babysitter, I've got the safety certifications and cultural skills to keep your little ones safe and happy....
Naledi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi there! I'm Gabby, I'm 24 years old, and l recently graduated from UPenn. I've been babysitting since I was 14, starting as a mother's helper and working up to overnight stays. I currently work in research focused on NICU developmental care, so I have very flexible hours and spend most of my days around kids! Growing up with a...
Gabby can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello. My name is Maura. I am 30 years old.
I graduated with my M. A. degree in 2015 from Villanova University. While in graduate school I was a 5th grade teacher in a private school. I have 10 years experience tutoring elementary school children and high school students. Whether the child needs a little bit of extra help, a...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi all! I am a senior at Villanova University with over 10 years of experience babysitting children. I have watched kids anywhere from infants to teenagers and am an expert mother's helper. I can help with anything from errands to your children's homework assignments. My job is to make your life easier!!
Paulina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, adventurous.
I like working with kids because they make life fun! I love watching their personalities grow, and seeing life through their eyes.
I started working with kids when I was 11. I was a mothers helper and have babysat most of my life. Over the last year I have been...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Fiona F.
Philadelphia, PA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Fiona, I'm a sophomore Environmental Science major and Spanish minor at Saint Joseph's University. I've been babysitting for about 8 years and have worked at daycares and summer camps. I'm comfortable working with children of all ages from infants to middle schoolers! I have a car and can provide my own...
Fiona can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Swarthmore, PA
Tarah K.
5.0
Tarah was a fantastic caregiver for my two children. She is very creative and my children enjoyed being with her. She has kind soul and is very nurturing. I would recommend her for any position working with families and children.
- Care member
Marisa R.
5.0
Marisa has been nannying for my now 7 month old with some medical complexities for aboht three months since and has been fantastic. She is very knowledgeable (this is helpful for me as a first time mom who hasn’t been through any of this before) and has a very calming presence which is reassuring....
- Care member
Kiana F.
5.0
Kiana "AJ" was more than we could have ever hoped for in a nanny for our daughter. She cared for our daughter for about 8 months (3-11 months old) and we wish we could have kept her forever!!! She is kind, experienced, and so thoughtful. She's a wonderful communicator and we really valued her input...
- Care member
Alyssa K.
5.0
Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She also watched them for a weekend while...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Swarthmore, PA?
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 Swarthmore, PA?
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 Swarthmore, PA. 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 Swarthmore, PA in January, 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.