Find Mother's Helpers in Wakefield, RI
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked mother's helpers in Wakefield, RI and hire the best fit for your family.
Find mother's helpers in Wakefield, RI that you’ll love
9 mother's helpers are listed in Wakefield, RI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 20 years
Mother's helpers in Wakefield, RI
Kelly M.
Wakefield, RI
$20-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 and have been a babysitter/mother's helper since I was 13. I also took a child development class and realized how much I enjoyed working with children. I have been caring for my own children the last 14 years as well as a few others, and I am looking forward to taking care of more. I love pets, the outdoors as...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelly has been so kind and patient with my infant and toddler, who weren't used to having a babysitter. She's super communicative and dependable. Thank you Kelly!!"
Bethany S.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! My name is Aly, I'm a 24-year-old from Long Island, New York. I began babysitting as a mothers helper when I was 14 years old and have had different experiences ever since. I am now working as an 8th grade ELA teacher in Warren and am looking for a job for the summer vacation. I enjoy working with children very much...
Alyson can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Alyson is such a sweet, caring person. She is dependable, responsible and trustworthy. My sons get so excited when they know Alyson is coming over to watch them. It is comforting knowing I am leaving my children with someone as wonderful as Alyson."
Jodie G.
I am an elementary school teacher, who has spent the past 20 years at home, raising my own three children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
I especially love working with babies but enjoy all children.
I do need to be available for my own teenagers before an after school so I am only available to work during the...
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kate F.
Westerly, RI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children from a young age. I started as a mother s helper and then began to babysit. I was a nanny with the same family for 5 years. My duties included making meals, doing laundry and light housekeeping. I also traveled with the family on several vacations outside of the country. I have worked with...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't tell you what a blessing Kate is to our family. Because of her and the time she took to get to know my child and assess his needs so diligently was above and beyond anything I thought I could find through this site. You can see the joy she gets from helping...
Rebeca L.
Poppy E.
Newport, RI
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Poppy and I am a full time college student here in Newport studying Communications with a minor in philosophy. I have a genuine love for working with children and pride myself on creating a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where they can thrive. With over five years of experience in nannying, I am committed...
Poppy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Victoria! I am a 21-year-old senior at URI currently working towards a BS in Biological Sciences . I have years of experience working with children (since I was a mother's helper starting at 11) babysitting year round and nannying full time during the summer (3 families). I am comfortable with kids of all ages...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a Junior at Salve Regina University. I have been working with children since I was 12 (mothers helper) and have worked with children ranging from new born to 12 years old. I have worked with as much as 4 children at a time and I thoroughly enjoy working with all children of all ages!
Ani can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Victoria. I'm a professional Nanny looking for a caring, transparent, and respectful family. Trust and safety are my top priority. In order to meet the needs and development of your child/children, a communicative and autonomous structure make for the smoothest working environment. While genuinely light...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Aislinn S.
Portsmouth, RI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I am 19 years old and currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern university. I am looking for a babysitting job when I am home for the summer. I have experience caring for preschool to middle school aged children!
I started working with kids when I was in the sixth grade as a mother's helper, and babysat...
Aislinn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Showing 1 - 9 of 9
Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Wakefield, RI
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly has been so kind and patient with my infant and toddler, who weren't used to having a babysitter. She's super communicative and dependable. Thank you Kelly!!
- Bethany S.
Alyson C.
5.0
Aly is truly a wonderful babysitter! She is trustworthy, punctual and our daughters are super excited when she comes over! She interacts so well with our daughters-keeping them by entertaining them by playing games with them or making crafts. Aly is the best and you're children will be in great...
- Lauren K.
Kate F.
5.0
I can't tell you what a blessing Kate is to our family. Because of her and the time she took to get to know my child and assess his needs so diligently was above and beyond anything I thought I could find through this site. You can see the joy she gets from helping children, and in my case, helping...
- Rebeca L.
Additional Mother's Helper Services
Mother's Helper Articles
Baby clothes sizes explained: How to shop at every month
April 2nd, 2025 It shouldn’t be complicated, but for some reason, baby sizes on clothing are unsettlingly confusing — particularly if you have no frame of refere... Read more
‘Call the Easter Bunny’ and more ways to make the holiday magical
April 3rd, 2025 Easter is around the corner, and that means it’s time to break out the baskets, brightly colored eggs and … cell phones? In 2025, it’s eas... Read more
After-school restraint collapse: Why kids fall apart at home and what to do about it
May 20th, 2024 Almost every parent or caregiver has been there: We meet kids at the school for pickup or greet them at the bus in the afternoon and within minutes, they&rsq... Read more
50 calm-down strategies for kids
June 24th, 2024 Anyone who spends time with toddlers knows how challenging it can be to help a child work through a tantrum. You start to see the signs and dread the oncomin... Read more
Here’s why kids act out in front of other kids — and what to do about it
July 27th, 2023 “I swear, they’re not normally like this. They’re so easy on their own! They were totally fine five minutes ago when it was just the two of... Read more
FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Wakefield, RI?
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 Wakefield, RI?
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 Wakefield, RI. 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 Wakefield, RI in April, 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.