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Hi, I'm Liz!
I am a mom of 3. I started being a mother's helper when I was 10 years old and have been babysitting ever since for friends and family. I love helping around the house and kids! I have a mini van so lots of room for car seats, I do not smoke, I know CPR. I love to go to the library and read. I enjoy going to parks...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Colleen C.
Birmingham, MI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and fun.
I like working with kids because they always keep me on my toes. I love working with babies and helping them grow into little people. Being able to see the world through a kids eyes is one of the most rewarding experiences.
I'm looking for a job where I fit in with the...
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colleen was our nanny for many years for our three girls. She was amazing, kind, caring and nurturing. We could not have asked for anyone better to take care of our children!"
Care member
Andrea P.
Royal Oak, MI
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
Mom Of A Special Boy, Child Care Provider, Pet Sitter, House Sitter, Helper In General.
Hello, my name is Andrea! I am a child care provider for several families in Oakland County. I am also an experienced pet sitte, house sitter & house manager. I have experience with many different special needs (my own child has many) & I am certified to provide respite care through the State of Michigan, as well. I have a...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kirsten L.
Royal Oak, MI
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kirsten. I recently graduated with a B. S. in Biology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I am working as an account representative in Royal Oak, MI, and am eager to nanny for children around that area on the weekends! I have over 10 years of babysitting/nannying experience that started about when I was...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a CPR First Aid certified nanny with over 18 years of experience. I live in Royal Oak. I am willing to practice safety without spreading fear during these difficult days. I have been in charge of a state-run infant room. Although I do prefer to nanny in an individual family. I love playing and reading to children. If you...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ariel T.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have roughly 3-4 years of nannying experience and have spent a majority of my youth taking care of young babies and children. I grew up with a lot of babies in the family and would dedicate my summer and school vacations in my hometown to assist with nannying my baby cousins while their parents were at work. I was also a...
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hello, my name is Rilea and I'm 22 years old. I am currently seeking a new job as a nanny for up to three children of any age. I have about 4 years experience working in childcare. My first job was working in an afterschool latchkey program for elementary school children. That job then turned into becoming a classroom helper for...
Rilea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha C.
Sterling Heights, MI
$11-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Friendly, Loving Sitter Looking for a Family to Work For!
I am 19 years old, almost 20. I have babysat for various families since I was 12. I started as a mother's helper and as I got older it grew into babysitting almost daily. I have most experience in children ages 3-13. I worked with a few babies, but not younger than a year old. I love children and I love to play. I have no...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Gabby M.
Hazel Park, MI
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, there! My career as a babysitter began when my first nephew (who has special needs) was born when I was just 7 years old. From this time on, I was a mommy's helper and this continued on as my sister gave me another niece and nephew. By the time I was 12 years old, I had about a dozen little cousins and my niece and nephews...
Gabby can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby is the PERFECT house-sitter/dog-watcher around. She took immense care of our home and our yorkie Rio. She is a very respectful and caring individual and I would highly recommend her to anyone going on vacation soon! This is the 3rd time we have used her...
Jakob K.
5.0
(1)
I was a Disney princess for children's parties 2 years and I have an extensive background in musical theatre. I have a year of experience in a daycare environment. My focus age group was older toddler (2-3-year-olds). However, I have a good amount of experience caring for children outside of that age range as well. I love to...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Allison was my son's lead teacher in the 2 year old classroom at his daycare center. When I say my son has never loved anyone more than her, I mean it. Their bond was immediate. He would wake up in the morning SO excited to see "Miss Allison". She took such...
Kaylin 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 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...
Tina T.
Clinton Township, MI
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Tina. I am a mother to three younger children. 1, 6 and soon to be 9 yr old. I am a stay at home mom and looking for a part time nanny or mothers helper position. I am looking for a family that is open to me bringing my 1 yr old. This way both your kid and mine have made a new friend!
I am a hairstylist of 15...
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Mariah A.
Highland Park, MI
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! Im Mariah, I pride myself on being a helper and essential asset to the home. I am very organized and tidy. I enjoy cooking and cleaning and would be open to helping any other way I can such as laundry or running errands. I have a background in performing arts and love to incorporate this into my work with crafts, talent...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Emily I.
Fraser, MI
$15-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college at Michigan State University. I am majoring in Special Education. I have been babysitting since 12 years old and a mommy's helper since 8! I am lifeguard certified, a safe driver, love to clean and cook, love crafts, sports, all things Disney, and animals! I am very hardworking. I have been working in a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
Hello! My name is Kellie and I'm looking for full time employment in a babysitting / nanny / mother's helper capacity. I'm the oldest of three children and I started babysitting by watching my brother and sister and then for parents in the neighborhood. I've had experience with children as young as 6 months up until 14 years...
Kellie can also help with: Craft assistance
Provide responsible care for children
Treat all children with care and compassion
Uphold all safety standards
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly room
Maintain a professional attitude, respecting family privacy at all times
Provide enriching educational activities
Lead songs and learning exercises
Provide structure and...
Rosine can also help with: Travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children in many different environments. I have done everything from being a Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Nanny (working both daytime and nighttime hours) in children's homes; to being an Assistant Teacher in a 2-year-old classroom at a Child Care Center and in the 4's Classroom at a...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Troy, MI
Colleen C.
5.0
Colleen is extremely well qualified and dependable.
- Care member
Gabby M.
5.0
My girls love Gabby! She is reliable, flexible and sweet! So thankful we found her!
- Gina S.
Allison K.
5.0
My oldest enjoyed every minute with Allison and was a huge major help in preparing him to adjust having a sibling in the house, would hire her over and over again!
- Julianna S.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy, MI in February, 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 $26.00.