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13 mother's helpers are listed in Wilmington, NC
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Wilmington, NC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of UNCW with a degree in exercise science and a minor in Spanish! I have 9 years of babysitting experience including experience with being a full-time nanny. I have worked with ages 3 months to 18 years. I will be moving back from Spain in June and would love to connect with your family before I start my...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter took to Kelly immediately! She came in and talked and played on her level. Kelly was kind and gentle, especially since it was the first time our daughter had a sitter outside of family."
Karita R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! Somethings for me have changed. I'm looking to sit part time; I. E sitting for date nights, night out or for you to get some "Me time" in. My CPR/First Aid/AED and Infant license is still up to date.
I can sit after 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. during the week. Or Friday from late night until whenever. Anytime Saturday's...
Venessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Venessa has been a wonderful help to us. She started working with us when my youngest was 6 months, and continues to help us out now that he’s 9months! We will continue requesting her assistance whenever we need it because she is very trustworthy and great with my...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sydney R. I have experience taking care of children of all ages- from newborns to middle school ages. In 2019, I spent eight months as a live-in nanny for a child, from birth to 8 months old. Whether it be newborns, twin toddlers, pre-K or elementary school, I've babysat/nannied them all! Seeing as I come from...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am a first time mom and also full time nursing student. My husband and I hired Sydney to nanny for our us while I have class as well as help out with some light house work and caring for our 2 dogs. Sydney is wonderful with our daughter! She has been there since...
Samantha C.
Chelsea S.
Wilmington, NC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Starting at just 12 my first job was as a mother's helper watching a 1 and 3-year-old so that the parents could work and run errands. After babysitting my entire life I began work at a nursery in college in the 3 and under room. I worked there for two years before becoming a Nanny for a family with 3 children 5 and under for a...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chelsea is a great nanny! She is trustworthy, kind, very organized and patient with kids. She was amazing with our toddler when our baby was born, as she needed extra love, attention and time. Very dynamic, and creative, kids learn while having fun in a safe...
Vanessa G.
5.0
(1)
I am very passionate about working with children. I have always loved babies, I was the child who would take my baby dolls everywhere and became a mothers helper as early as possible starting at age 11. This was the start of my babysitting, nanny, overnights experience! There has never really been a time ever since that I have...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney loves, and I mean loves, children (and pets). They are also very drawn to her. She has loved kids since she was a kid herself. She loved playing "dolls" with her siblings, and amazingly, they never objected! Sydney is a great girl with a huge heart and if...
Barry B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alison Theiss. I am from Lake Placid, NY and have lived in Wilmington since 2015. In Lake Placid I had been a nanny for my boss and his family. I was a nanny for their 2-year-old and newborn, 2 little girls. I was there for just under a year, till their second girl was about a year old. My duties were basic of...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alison has been babysitting for us for over 4 years. My kids adore her. They actually ask every weekend if she can come watch them. I have three small children that can be quite a handful to watch. At one point Alison was watching them at ages 3 months, 1.5 yrs and...
Carly L.
Hi, my name is Dynalynn, but feel free to call me Dyna!
My skills include assisting with cooking, helping with other household chores (dishes and folding laundry), changing diapers, and interpersonal communication.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager and into my early adulthood at the age of 22. I started out...
Dynalynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Rebecca L.
Wilmington, NC
$8-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a mother to two beautiful daughters and I have several years experience babysitting and and serving as a mother's helper. I am comfortable caring for newborns to teenagers.
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kirsten V.
Wilmington, NC
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kirsten and I've been an aunt for 8 years! Recently I've had to move away from my niece and nephew, but I know the help I've given my sisters can be equally appreciated by a new caregiver on the coast! I'm all about enrichment time, arts and crafts (glitter will only be used in times of a dire art emergency), and...
Kirsten can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Christopher B.
Wilmington, NC
$20-25/hr
Dedicated Stay-at-Home Dad With Hands-On Parenting Experience And A Professional Background
Hello! My name is Chris, and I'm a dedicated stay-at-home dad to my daughter, born in August 2024. I left my career in accounting, where I earned a master's degree, to focus on raising her while my wife, an optometrist, continues her work in eye care.
Parenting full-time has given me invaluable experience in nurturing,...
Christopher can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Delia R.
Wilmington, NC
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Delia, I recently moved to the area from Massachusetts! I have 20+ yrs experience!! I'm the oldest with three younger siblings (22, 14, 8). When I turned 10 I started my own dog walking/mother's helper business, which then grew into babysitting/nannying/pet sitting. I also have experience with organizing,...
Delia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have always enjoyed spending time with children. I started babysitting at 12 years old as a mothers helper and eventually moved into full time babysitting through most of my high school years. I also babysat to help pay for college expenses during my time in college. I have many nieces and nephews that I have cared for...
Tavia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Erin and I am in the nursing program at Cape Fear Community College! I have always had a passion for children, which started when I was very young. I worked at a daycare for two years, in the infant room through the 4-year-old room. Prior to working at the daycare , I had many babysitting jobs and was also a nanny...
Erin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love love love Erin! She was our nanny for 8 months before she went to college and I trusted her completely with our 1 year old son. She was always on time, if not early. She's very organized, very clean and very polite. We still keep in touch with her because...
Terilyn A.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Wilmington, NC
Kelly C.
5.0
My daughter took to Kelly immediately! She came in and talked and played on her level. Kelly was kind and gentle, especially since it was the first time our daughter had a sitter outside of family.
- Karita R.
Venessa C.
5.0
Vanessa is the best! She is very attentive to my 8 month old boys needs, even helping him with his developmental delays! She is very interactive, reads to him in Spanish and English. He is So Excited to see her when she shows up, it’s adorable! Her schedule is flexible, she comes on time, and she...
- Care member
Sydney R.
5.0
I hired Sydney to be our full time nanny for my then 4 month old because my maternity leave was ending and I couldn't find a decent daycare. She was always super punctual and reliable. We had a great open line of communication and she was ready and willing to learn new things like elimination...
- Scheherezade D.
Chelsea S.
5.0
Chelsea was a fantastic nanny to our three year old daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, never called off, was active and creative, loves animals and was great with our dog, and was overall very easy to work with. The only reason we parted ways was because we moved out of state, but we begged...
- Kelly S.
Sydney B.
5.0
Sydney loves, and I mean loves, children (and pets). They are also very drawn to her. She has loved kids since she was a kid herself. She loved playing "dolls" with her siblings, and amazingly, they never objected! Sydney is a great girl with a huge heart and if you give her a chance I am sure that...
- Barry B.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Wilmington, NC?
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 12 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 Wilmington, NC?
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 Wilmington, NC. 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 Wilmington, NC 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 $15.75.
Ratings for Wilmington, NC mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Wilmington, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 13 listed mother's helpers.