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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 7 years
Mother's helpers in Washington, DC
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 8 years of childcare experience, with children ages 3 months to 13 years, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the role. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Art from Gordon College, along with licenses in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and Art Education (grades 5-12), and 3 years of teaching...
Linzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Tatum T.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
Graduate Student With Extensive Childcare & Healthcare Experience Available For Babysitting
I have been working with kids for more than 15 years now as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, and swim instructor, and I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns through high school. I graduated from Princeton University in 2020 and am now attending graduate school at George Washington to become a Physician Assistant....
Tatum can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our children and dogs all enjoyed Jessica. They felt very comfortable with her! "
Natalie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit."
Amber E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic.
I do not...
Martha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services."
Anamaria L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a caring, responsible 25-year-old with a flexible schedule. I graduated college with a degree in music education in 2021, and am pursuing my Masters of Music in trumpet performance. I teach private trumpet lessons, as well as a group piano class at Friends Community School in College Park. I am looking to earn some...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have two 16-month old, high energy boys and needed a couple of weekdays covered so we could work. Maria was fantastic with the boys and jumped right in with minimal preparation. We will definitely hire her again and would highly recommend her to other families."
Kathryn M.
Kiamira B.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello
If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Silver Springs, MD area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...
Kiamira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."
Gina T.
Kathryn K.
Arlington, VA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kathryn, I am 20 years old and looking to be a part time nanny/mother's helper. I have previous experience caring for 2 elementary age children, as well helping out with various chores (laundry, dishes, grocery pickup, returns, etc.). I am a very organized person and also a great learner.
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jennifer C.
Falls Church, VA
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jennifer, a nursing student at Marymount University. I am a mature, responsible, fun, detail-oriented individual who adores and loves children! I have experience babysitting children from different stages of life. I babysat as young as newborn babies to 12 years old. I love having a close relationship and bond...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma G.
Arlington, VA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a a caring and energetic college student from Arlington, VA looking for a job during summer break. I had babysitting and mother's helper jobs throughout high school, often watching up to three children at a time, helping with homeschooling, and coming up with creative and engaging activities for the kids. I am an experienced...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I am a current 1st grade teacher who loves working with children! When I think about other career paths, I can't imagine an alternative job that brings me greater joy and gratification along with lots of fun! Prior to teaching elementary school, I worked as a preschool teacher while I completed my masters degree. I...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Sierra S.
Arlington, VA
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sierra. I'm 21 years old and just graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in psychology and journalism. Through my psychology education, I was able to learn about child psychology and development. I hope to use this knowledge in a future career working with children. As the middle of 5 kids, I began....
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Paige (she/her) and I am so excited for the opportunity to get to know your family.
I have over 8 years of loving, quality experience in child care. From starting out as a mother's helper, to being a camp counselor and now camp director, to a part-time nanny/ babysitter, I have gained many skills over the...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Victoria, a 24-year-old with a true passion for nurturing and supporting children. I recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science, and my childcare journey began at the age of 12 as a mother's helper. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience as a babysitter, nanny, and through working at...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am a bright and caring nanny seeking to provide quality childcare, be it long-term or last-minute. I am experienced with children of all ages, including babies, children with special needs, and with domestic assistance for busy families. I am a terrific tutor, delightful cook, efficient home organizer, graceful parent's...
Rozelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
I became a mother's helper at the age of 12 and helped a woman with two little girls. I have two little brothers and a little sister (6, 11, 13). I babysit for a family of four two summers ago (26 months, kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade). This past summer I nannied for a family with two kids 6 and 3 years old. I am...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi, I'm Fatmata! I'm a certified CNA with CPR/First Aid certifications and over 8 years of experience caring for children ages 4 months and older. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids, and I love being a mother's helper. I understand how valuable extra support can be for parents balancing...
Fatmata can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a local Arlington mom who knows all the fun things to do in Arlington and loves kids. I am available to help with many tasks you may need such as childcare, organization, and meal prep.
Brenna P.
Bethesda, MD
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I began my caregiver journey at 13 as a "mother's helper." Since then, I've had 15+ years experience caring for children, pets, and seniors in a variety of settings. In addition to care inside the home, I was a camp counselor/swim instructor for many summers. Caregiving is one of my greatest joys. I cherish creating sweet...
Brenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Jessica M.
5.0
Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it if she babysat him again. Win!
- Olivia K.
Suleika R.
5.0
Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit.
- Amber E.
Celina K.
5.0
Reliable, punctual and friendly.
- Miriam L.
Martha S.
5.0
We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services.
- Anamaria L.
Maria C.
5.0
We have two 16-month old, high energy boys and needed a couple of weekdays covered so we could work. Maria was fantastic with the boys and jumped right in with minimal preparation. We will definitely hire her again and would highly recommend her to other families.
- Kathryn 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 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 $22.91.
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.