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The average posted rate is $19/hr as of October 2024

The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 4.7

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Rachel M.


Columbus, OH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable, Safe & Fun!

5.0

(1)

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Over 25 + years of experience in Columbus and NYC as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper with the cherry on top (errands, car pools, food prep, light housekeeping, creative, dependable, flexible, and fun with the kiddos). Recently moved back from NYC to be closer to family. Own a successful company (black door experiences) in...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was amazing. She went above and beyond, keeping the kids occupied and engaged the whole time she was with them. They have never slept better! She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their children. "

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Sylvia H.


Columbus, OH

$12-18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sylvia, let me tell you a bit about my childcare experience! I've worked with infants, preschoolers, and school-agers. I've worked as a daycare teacher and also as a nanny, morning helper, and over night sitter. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I'm certified on OCCRA, which is an early childhood development and...
Sylvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her."

Kelli C.

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Lucy S.


Grove City, OH

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny & Homework Helper

I have experience taking care of children since I was a teen and I am eagerly looking for work! I am excited to work with any and all types of children, whether that be outdoor activities, homework help, travel/carpool, arts and crafts, and so much more. I strive to create a warm and supportive atmosphere where children feel...
Lucy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gianina S.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 so I have over 10 years of experience. I have babysat kids of all ages and different abilities. I am respectful, helpful, creative and enjoy helping! I deliver mail during the day for USPS, but a lot if not majority of my evenings are free and open except Tuesdays. My...
Gianina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Daria B.


Grove City, OH

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Young Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Family! Nice to meet you. **About Me:** I am an experienced babysitter with over 4 years of hands-on experience in childcare. I have also served as a helper at Vacation Bible School (VBS) and various kids camps. I am flexible with my schedule and committed to providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your...
Daria can also help with: Meal prep
Hello, my name is Emma! I am looking to babysit regularly for a family until I return to college in the fall of 2023. I started my years of experience as a mothers helper in middle school, which led to me babysitting for many years. I worked with infants in my church nursery as well as toddlers from 13-18 regularly until I...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Allison M.


Newark, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since a teenager, I have been babysitting and caregiving for children and elderly. I have excellent experience as a personal assistant/mommy's helper. I am proactive, positive and love helping others with tasks, daily chores, housekeeping, cooking and more. I am flexible, hard working and a pleasure to be around. I am an...
Allison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Allison started babysitting for us shortly after I had my second child. I was a wreck and Allison came in and took care of all of us! She jumped right in and took initiative. I trust her 100%. On bad days she'd show up with coffee for me and would swoop the kids...

Susan O.

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Brooke P.


Newark, OH

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Swim Instructor, Housekeeping, Etc.

3.0

(2)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been a go to babysitter, tutor, mother's helper, etc. for many families for years. I love kids and pets. I love being an active babysitter. I have experience with children of all ages, including newborns, twins and children with disabilities. I have also been a lifeguard and swim instructor for 5 years giving me...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's awesome and multitalented "

Dianna D.

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Karleigh L.


Newark, OH

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Kindness Carer And Happy Helper

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am able to work in a group enviornment or individual one-on-one. I have a focus on manners and communication, be it with books, speech, or writing/drawing.
Karleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaitlyn V.


Cedarville, OH

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Sitter

I am currently a college student working towards a degree in elementary education. I have worked as a nanny, after school child care helper, as a helper in Sunday school, and I have even been a teacher's assistant in a first grade classroom. I love working with kids. I am willing to cook and clean if needed. I am fine with pets,...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Madeline G.


Granville, OH

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Maddy

Hello! My name is Maddy and I am a sophomore at Denison University. I have a lot of experience with watching kids, this past summer I was a full time nanny for two kids, 10 and 12 years old. I am available most week day afternoons and nights and saturday mornings! I have a car on campus so I have ways to transport kids if needed...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Laine M.


Powell, OH

$15-22/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, Patient Sitter Who Loves Kids, Baking And Pets

Hi - I'm Laine. I am about to finish up my first year at Ohio University this spring with my major being special education. I have always had a passion for and special connection with kids. I've been babysitting since I was 14 and have worked as a date night sitter, mother's helper, summer nanny, and special education volunteer....
Laine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elizabeth R.


Powell, OH

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

My Bio

As a Venezuelan with a medical background, I've spent the last five years in the United States, specializing in childcare. With a 13-year-old daughter and a husband who is also a doctor, we relocated to Columbus, Ohio, due to his career. While in Austin, Texas, I gained extensive experience caring for children aged 0-12 months,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
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Maeve C.


Granville, OH

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

When I was 10 years old I started working with children as a mother's helper in my neighborhood. Ever since then, I have been an after-school babysitter, a full-time summer nanny, a camp counselor, and I worked in the infant and toddler room at a daycare for a year before I left for college. My skills include designing...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello everyone! Just a little bit about myself, my name is Abigail and I am 26 years old. I currently live in Columbus, Ohio, but spend time whenever I can with family in Florida. I attended Ohio State University. I plan on relocating to wherever I find a job! I have loved babies and children ever since I was a little girl, and...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mara O.


Powell, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a 23-year-old 5th year student from Columbus Ohio studying Criminal Justice. I got my first childcare job at 11 as a mothers helper and have enjoyed babysitting and nannying for different families of different sizes with different aged children for years. I really think that the way children are raised and the...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Taylor L.


Springfield, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter, House Keeper And Pet Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Taylor. I have worked with children since 15 years of age. I am 28 years old. I love doing crafts and going on outdoor adventures. I am married with 1 dog. I have experience in working with children newborn and up. I ran an in home daycare until 2019. Help with homework and tutoring for your littles will be included....
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Bethany! I have a collective 3-4 years experience in childcare from random babysitting jobs/mother's helper in Highschool, 1 year as an aftercare supervisor, and 2 years nannying full time. I love to be able to support families by providing childcare and ensure a safe, and hopefully fun environment for your...
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents

Rachel M.

5.0

Rachel was amazing. She went above and beyond, keeping the kids occupied and engaged the whole time she was with them. They have never slept better! She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their children.

- Care member

Sylvia H.

5.0

Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her.

- Kelli C.

Allison M.

5.0

Allison started babysitting for us shortly after I had my second child. I was a wreck and Allison came in and took care of all of us! She jumped right in and took initiative. I trust her 100%. On bad days she'd show up with coffee for me and would swoop the kids off for a fun day. She became a...

- Susan O.

Brooke P.

5.0

She's awesome and multitalented

- Dianna D.

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Hiring a mother's helper can be a convenient choice for busy moms who need someone to help around with the kids and the house. If you are at home and just...

Hiring a mother's helper can be a convenient choice for busy moms who need someone to help around with the kids and the house. If you are at home and just need time for yourself, a mother's helper can make a big difference. If you’re asking yourself, how can I find a mother’s helpers near me, compare profiles by experience, hourly rate, and read reviews from other parents to help you find a match that's right for your family.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Mother's Helpers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 3,351 reviews of the 4,048 listed mother's helpers.