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Hello! My name is Lillian and I am a recent public health graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst! I am a 22-year-old girl from Westwood, Massachusetts and I am known to be very responsible, kind and funny. I have been a mother's helper or babysitter since middle school and spent the last couple of summers nannying...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am currently a rising senior in College, pursuing a Bachelors in Health Policy & Management, Women's Studies minor (hoping to go into Women's Health).
I've been infatuated with children my whole life. At age nine, I started helping out at a family friends local home daycare center where the children ranged from three months...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
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.
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
"Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our daughter's school was closed. Eliza is mature, responsible, kind, high energy and fun!!! She was an amazing...
Meagan O.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 25 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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was perfect! Rose took time to understand my child’s behavior and was able to adapt/improvise on the fly when challenges came up with him, as my child is special needs. Rose’s care and empathy towards my child was incredible and I loved seeing the relationship...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
Currently, a full-time toddler teacher, EEC Level 1 certified. Spent 6 years as a full-time nanny for a family of 3 children from the time the oldest was 3 months old until the youngest entered daycare.
Previously: I started as a mother's helper when I was 11. I continued on to babysitting at age 13. I had regular babysitting...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
Ai K.
Natick, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a perfect choice as an evening helper or need a night out caregiver! As a mother of a freshman in college, I've seen and experienced a lot! Prior to my current career (I'm an architect! I would love drawing, legos and imagining structures and spaces with your kids!), I was a preschool teacher with a degree in education,...
Ai can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Joshua A.
Brookline, MA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I have accepted a full time engineering job in the fall and am looking for a summer job until then. I have a strong background in math, science, and sports.
I have experience as an overnight camp counselor for 10-year-old boys. As well as running a...
Joshua can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Blakely M.
Roxbury Crossing, MA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am A Creative And Fun Babysitter Who Is Adult, Child, And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified!
I am a creative, empathetic, and attentive babysitter with over a decade of experience working with children. My journey began at age 8 as a Mother's Helper, and since then, I've been a dedicated babysitter and worked in an after-school childcare program. I find it incredibly...
Blakely can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I enjoying taking kids out to the park, library, and having adventures. We can play, read, cook and bake, craft and more. I listen and respect each family's lifestyle and will work on making my time with your kids as seamless as possible. I'll take plenty of pictures and videos of our time together so you won't miss a...
Genna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I graduated from Endicott College and majored in education with a concentration in autism and applied behavioral analysis and an additional English minor. I have been a mothers helper since I was a fifth grader. Throughout my college career, I have worked with adults (22+) with developmental disabilities. I worked at...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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...
Hi! My name is Anna! I graduated high school this past June and this upcoming fall I will be a sophomore in college! I have been a babysitter for 5 years. Those ages staring with 2 years old up to the ages of 13 years old. For under 3 I can change diapers, put down for naps, change when needed, help with bath time, and provide...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Julia D and I am a Junior at Hofstra University studying music education. In my free time, I make music and try to fill my life with as much art as possible. I am an education major firstly because I love being able to influence others' lives and communicate a subject that I care deeply about; teaching is...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am fluent in Spanish and have experience tutoring young children!
As a caregiver, my true passion is nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience ranging from mother's helper to tutoring at home to various school settings I am patient, calm, and always ready to bring out the creativity...
Stella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a 22-year-old recent nursing school graduate. I have 8+ years experience with mothers helper and babysitting, and have taken care of children from newborn to 12 years old. I have my own transportation so I am willing to take children to parks, camp, school, or anywhere they need to go. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, playing...
Mairead can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi friends! I'm 22 years old and looking for a second job. I worked as a teacher at Little Voices Inc. for more than 4 years! I am currently in the works of getting my degree in Early Childhood Education.
I like working with kids because they are our future! When I became a teacher I strived to be an inspiring and encouraging...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Westwood, MA
Karlis F.
5.0
I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty.
- Care member
Eliza K.
5.0
Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our daughter's school was closed. Eliza is mature, responsible, kind, high energy and fun!!! She was an amazing caregiver for our 3.5 year old daughter....
- Meagan O.
Rose L.
5.0
Rose was fantastic to work with and looking forward to hire her again to watch our 2 year old daughter. Thank you Rose!
- Care member
Ashley B.
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 designing super hero masks to...
- Blake S.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, MA in May, 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 $17.50.