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Mother's helpers in Takoma Park, MD
Hello! I am a bright and caring nanny seeking to provide quality childcare, be it long-term or last-minute. I am experienced with children of all ages, including babies, children with special needs, and with domestic assistance for busy families. I am a terrific tutor, delightful cook, efficient home organizer, graceful parent's...
Rozelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Hanan M.
Takoma Park, MD
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a freshman at UMBC majoring in Nursing, and looking for a summer nannying position or babysitting as needed! I worked in an after school childcare program/summer camp for about a year and a half, until graduating high school. Before and during that experience, I babysat and was a parents-helper. I enjoy arts and crafts and...
Hanan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our children and dogs all enjoyed Jessica. They felt very comfortable with her! "
Natalie B.
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$25/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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, 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
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services!
As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
As a Public Health major specializing in Family Science, I have a profound passion for working with children of all ages but feel most at home caring for infants and toddlers.
I love engaging little ones through meaningful activities that nurture their development and joy. For infants, I incorporate sensory play, tummy time,...
Rose-marie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rose-Marie, was referred to me by a family friend when I first met her I instantly loved her- a very respectful, sweet, kind and smart young lady. I trusted her with my new born baby whom she cared for as if he were her own. My son still to this day remembers...
Sydnee R.
5.0
(39)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I have been a early childhood teacher for a long time! I like working with the young students. I also tutor students from pre-kindergarten thru 2nd grade! I look forward to meeting your student!
I'd describe my personality as Excitement, Encourager, Helper
I like working with kids because I can help them be...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Alicia is absolutely wonderful. My son opened up to her right away and he really enjoyed his time with her. I can’t recommend her highly enough. "
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run.
I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents....
Elizabeth O.
Yesenia R.
Silver Spring, MD
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am an experienced nanny I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have completed early childhood classes 1 and 2, I learned about child development and milestones in children ages 0 to preschool years. I assisted and observed children in several classrooms, these classrooms included: infants,...
Yesenia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have the highest recommendation for Yesenia R. who has cared for our twin sons since they were 4 months old, for a total of 1.5 years.
Yesenia helped us immensely as first-time parents and conducted herself with professionalism, excellent childcare skills,...
Francisco H.
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.
I am a former high school history and writing teacher turned education rights attorney. In law school, I served as a writing tutor for other law students and worked at a tutoring center for children in elementary school. I have extensive experience in literacy development and even founded a literacy institute at the school where...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi Families!
I'm an experienced Nanny, mother's helper, babysitter and au pair. Working and caring for children is something that I really enjoy and am passionate about. Everything from baking, exploring museums and libraries are activities that I enjoy. I am a Washington DC native and have au paired in Spain in Japan. I am a...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Karen B.
Washington, DC
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 19 and currently a pre-Nursing major at Towson University. I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper at age 12; I would watch my neighbor's 3 young boys while she spent time with her newborn and cooked or cleaned. Since then I have had a stint as a regular babysitter...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I became a mother's helper at the age of 12 and helped a woman with two little girls. I have two little brothers and a little sister (6, 11, 13). I babysit for a family of four two summers ago (26 months, kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade). This past summer I nannied for a family with two kids 6 and 3 years old. I am...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have experience with children of all ages, newborn, toddler, teenager, and twins. I cook, clean, like outdoors activities, read, sing and dance.
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Quinn P.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a nurturing caregiver with a decade of hands-on experience, I am passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to flourish. I started out at 12 as a mother's helper, babysat my way through high school and college and most recently I was an Au Pair in France and cared full time for a family with...
Quinn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Takoma Park, MD
Jessica M.
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.
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.
Shaanti N.
5.0
Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck.
- Candy S.
Avalon A.
5.0
Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She was always on time, respectful and easy-going. And, best of all our girls loved her! We would hire her again if we still lived in the area. We...
- Care member
Rose-marie M.
5.0
Rose-Marie watched our two kids, 5 and 2, over the weekend and was absolutely wonderful! She was very communicative, helpful, and my children had a wonderful time being with her. I highly recommend her and we will book her again!
- Douglas D.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Takoma Park, 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 2 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 Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park, MD 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 $16.00.