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Mother's helpers in Waban, MA

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Lily H.


Waban, MA

$19-24/hr4 yrs exp

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With over two years of experience in childcare, I possess a solid foundation in caring for children, having worked at a daycare, I hold an EEC certification, and gained valuable insight from babysitting, working as a mother's helper, and caring for my younger cousins. In my daycare role, I successfully managed groups of up to 15...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Karlis F.


Roxbury, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

5.0

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I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.
Karlis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I strongly recommend my colleague, Karlis F. for employment. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for eight years in the dialysis clinic, where she has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility. Karlis is professional and efficient in her...

Timnit T.

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Katherine P.


Natick, MA

$34-35/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For a Long Term Nanny Position and Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children newborn and up, I also have twin experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also ECC teacher certified infant/toddler/preschool. I have background in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have been working in the child care setting since I was 16 years old. I started babysitting when I...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It could be that the joke around my office is that I refer to my daycare-pickup nanny as "Mary Poppins". The fact is, it's not a joke. We truly believe she is a real-world fairy-godmother. We hired Katherine six months ago to be the point person with our...

Elizabeth W.

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Leela T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.
Leela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring, enthusiastic and encouraging with my son. I highly recommend her!"

Justine S.

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Zoe S.


Boston, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...

Renate S.

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Rose L.


Newtonville, MA

$25-26/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny And Mother's Helper

Hired by 22 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was excellent with our 9 month old: attentive, careful, engaging. Would definitely hire her again. And so should you."

Dany B.

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Shinelle M.


Somerville, MA

$36-42/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full Time Hrs

Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood

Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shinelle has watched our toddler for us a number of times. She is always super responsive, and she is great with our son! Some specific highlights: - She's used an app to share her schedule, which makes booking super easy - A couple times, when we left, our son...

Parker L.

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Alexandra K.


Cambridge, MA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter And Educational Helper

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 7 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She arrived early to go over information and communicated well before and after booking. She was friendly and my daughter had a great time with her. We would definitely hire her again, and recommend her to anyone!"

Leesa R.

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Eliza K.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Eliza is the complete package! We needed help with our three young children (7, 5 and 2) when our oldest were at home remote learning and she was super flexible switching between "teacher" for our children in 2nd and Kindergarten or taking care of our 2 year old....

Kristen E.

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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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...

Blake S.

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Sophia R.


Medford, MA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.

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Julia M.


Cambridge, MA

$21-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Nanny/Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julia. I am a 49-year-old professional and mother of two who has cared for and worked with children on and off since I was 12. I spent most of my teenage years and into my 20s babysitting as well as being an assistant infant and preschool helper. In my early 30s, I was a childcare supervisor at a country club...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Marla B.


Dorchester Center, MA

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Mother-helper

I have dedicated over 30 years to nurturing and educating young children, and I truly love being a sitter because it allows me to make a positive impact on their early development. Watching children grow, learn, and achieve milestones brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
Marla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Amber B.


Winchester, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Mothers Helper Or Date Night Out Sitter

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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madeleine W.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper

I am a current junior at Boston University studying International Business and Spanish. I love outdoors, reading, learning languages, crafting and cooking! I am very laid back and patient and have a lot of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with any housekeeping, tutoring or meal prepping needs you may request!
Madeleine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dani S.


Boston, MA

$25/hr6 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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachael M.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr

Rachael's Child Care

I was a baby sitter and mother's helper for families around my neighborhood on and off since I was around 14, watching children as young as a few months old through age 13, and often caring for multiple school aged children at one time. I am able to help with basic homework and housekeeping, I love cooking for people, and I have...
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Jasmine D.


Cambridge, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

20-year-old psychology major living in my own apartment in Cambridge. As the oldest of three, I've been taking care of kids my whole life. I had my first job as a mother's helper for a family with a toddler and a newborn when I was 10. I've been babysitting ever since. Throughout my schooling I volunteered with the younger...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Mar K.


Cambridge, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Sitter/Nanny Who Loves Spending Time With Kids

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

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Waban, MA

Karlis F.

5.0

I strongly recommend my colleague, Karlis F. for employment. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for eight years in the dialysis clinic, where she has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility. Karlis is professional and efficient in her approach to work and very well-liked...

- Timnit T.

Katherine P.

5.0

It could be that the joke around my office is that I refer to my daycare-pickup nanny as "Mary Poppins". The fact is, it's not a joke. We truly believe she is a real-world fairy-godmother. We hired Katherine six months ago to be the point person with our daycare. In this function, she has become...

- Elizabeth W.

Leela T.

5.0

Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring, enthusiastic and encouraging with my son. I highly recommend her!

- Justine S.

Zoe S.

5.0

Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was always great to our baby during...

- Renate S.

Rose L.

5.0

She was excellent with our 9 month old: attentive, careful, engaging. Would definitely hire her again. And so should you.

- Dany B.

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