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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm here to help! I'm currently an undergrad looking to do some meaningful work. I'm a high achiever and strive to put my best into everything I do. As a young professional, I'm always looking to expand my skill set, either as a personal or virtual assistant, a caretaker, or just as an extra hand. I'm responsible and dependable,...
Hope can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a very experienced mom who has raised four grown children of my own ! I have also been a nanny to an infant/ toddler for 9 years. I have been a nanny for multiple children as well ! I love art and crafts , love to read and play outdoors ! I have tons of energy and I am very loving and nurturing ! I have many references as I...
Darlene can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.9
(58)
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
"Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!"
Care member
Katherine P.
Natick, MA
$34-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For a Long Term Nanny Position and Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katherine has been working with our 3 year-old twin boys since they were about 4 months old. Our boys have benefited from her wealth of experience as an infant/toddler/preschool teacher and full-time nanny. We've been very happy with the care she provides, and...
Cyndi S.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Sarah B.
Somerville, MA
$32-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Vaccinated, Patient, Kind, And Always Punctual Nanny With 10+ Years Experience
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 12+ years paid experience watching infants - 13 years old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of her. The babies liked her, and we could tell she liked...
Danielle M.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."
Chase M.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember. From being a mothers helper at age 10 to a preschool and gymnastics teacher throughout high school, I have always adored working with kids. I go to Santa Clara University and I am studying to be a cognitive therapist. I am CPR certified, eec educated and confident...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...
Arianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Erica C.
Lexington, MA
$28-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have babysat children of many ages starting as a mothers helper. I then progressed into nannying for a child with skeletal muscular atrophy along with babysitting for children with ages ranging from infant to pre-teen. I now work at a nursing home as an admissions director.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient, kind hearted woman who has been working with kids since I was a kid! I have a BA in Social Work from Michigan State and am now attaining my MS/CAGS in School Psychology at Northeastern. I have experience working with kids with mental disabilities as well as neurotypical kids. I take a very light hearted, fun...
Esin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
My name is Izabelle, I am 27 years old. I moved recently to Abington. My first language is Portuguese and I am open to teach Portuguese and Brazilian culture for the kids. I've been a babysitter for many years for all ages! I was an au pair of 4 kids during 2 years (ages: 7, 5, 3 & newborn). I worked in a school being a helper...
Izabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, hardworking.
I like working with kids because it is fun. It has always been something I love to do. I enjoy seeing them learn and grow. I plan to be a teacher.
I'm looking for babysitting jobs whether it's a one time thing or a more consistent job.
I started working with kids when I...
Julia G.
Somerville, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Julia and I've been working with kids of all ages for over 5 years as a babysitter, coach, and camp counselor. I'm currently studying Child Development and Psychology and hope to go into the field of education in the future. I truly love spending time with kids and immersing myself in their games, activities, and...
Gabi D.
Natick, MA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and was a mothers helper for a few years prior. The passed three summers I worked at a Day Camp taking care of campers ages 3-10. My senior year in high school I worked at an after school program at an elementary school in my town.
Gabi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Analisa F.
Newton, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter For Weeknight And Weekends. Fluent In Spanish.
Previous child care began in middle school when I was a mothers helper for 3 children under the age of 5. I did that for about two years and then it turned into a babysitting job. I would babysit for a lot of families in my neighborhood throughout my high school years. In addition, I have a large family with many younger...
Analisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hired by 17 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Christina J.
Sudbury, MA
$26/hr • 15 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was in middle school as a mother's helper, over 10 years ago!
In my spare time, I like to walk my dog
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Waltham, MA
Shinelle M.
5.0
Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!
- Care member
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.
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.
Sarah B.
3.0
Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of her. The babies liked her, and we could tell she liked babies. She was attentive to...
- Danielle M.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Waltham, MA?
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 Waltham, MA?
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 Waltham, MA. 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 Waltham, MA 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 $21.00.