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60 mother's helpers are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 8 years
Mother's helpers in Washington, DC
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
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.
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah watched our 3 year old twins M-F for the month of June this year while my husband and I worked from home from my parents' place. We are so extremely grateful to have met her. She was always on time (early, in fact!) and great with the kids. She has a great...
Rashmi S.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(10)
Hired by 48 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Alexis is timely and communicative and our 6-year-old loved hanging out with her!
From the moment she arrived, Alexis was warm, friendly, and professional. She had clearly read my instructions and was prepared with age-appropriate games and activities to keep my...
Ludovic 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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. Last summer I was a full time nanny for a family with three children. I was in charge of making meals, running errands, planning activities, etc.
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of childcare experience, both in a professional workspace and in-home babysitting! I love being outdoors, doing crafts, and having fun. I am also happy to help around the home, with car pooling, and trips!
Annaliese can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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, My name is Paola. I am currently a part time intern in DC and I will be obtaining my degree from UC Berkeley in the Fall. I would describe myself as caring and independent. I have been babysitting and since I was 14. Being a nanny became my main job throughout college. My duties have included pick and up drop off from school...
Paola can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Ruby Z.
Washington, DC
$18/hr • 12 yrs exp
I have always loved kiddos and started as a mother's helper at the age of 9 (making $2. 50 an hour). I began babysitting at age 13, was a camp counselor to rising kindergartners for 5 summers, and a full time nanny during the pandemic. With over a decade of experience, I possess a passion for all ages, from baby's to big kids!...
Ruby can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Sasha, and I was born-and-raised in the DC area. I started working with kids when I was 12, as a "mother's helper" while the parents were in the house. In the decade since, I've gained more and more experience, and I have extensive references as a babysitter, camp counselor, and children's entertainer!
I am a...
Sasha can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Laura B.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs
I started as a mother's helper for my neighbor and her children who were 4 and 6 at the time when I was 13 and continued to babysit them for 6+ years. I also have experience babysitting for newborns and 2-4-year-olds. Additionally, I worked for 4 summers as a camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds as well as an assistant for...
Laura can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm thrilled to share a bit about myself. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, and raised in DC, I have a diverse background that blends academic achievement with personal passion. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication from Marymount University and completed a Master's in Business...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Chiara L.
Washington, DC
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Chiara!
I am a 4th grade teacher during the day, with a passion for serving and educating all children! In fact, it was child care and a nanny job all 4 years of college with the same family that led me to my passion for teaching and to the world of education which I now work in! I am located in Washington, D. C. but...
Hello! My name is Adele and I currently live in AU Park in NW DC. I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, so I am very familiar with the DMV area! I am looking for part-time childcare jobs either during the day, after school, or evenings. I currently freelance for marketing agencies and make my own schedule so I have lots of...
Adele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Rachael R.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, curious, and upbeat.
I like working with kids because they are curious, funny, and delightful.
I'm looking for a job that I can accomplish outside my full-time hours. I want to earn extra money to pay for my past school expenses.
I started working with kids when I entered...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Karen B.
Washington, DC
$18-21/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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
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
Kessley J.
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 again.
- Melissa J.
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.
Alexis S.
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. With our toddler she played games,...
- Elizabeth O.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
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 22 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 Washington, DC?
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 Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC 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 $22.45.
Ratings for Washington, DC mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.