Hello! My name is Allison, and I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. I started out as a babysitter for the neighborhood children and a helper in my mother's preschool class. In college I taught at a Montessori preschool and worked at a daycare. I realized I enjoyed forming close relationships with children,...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
I have been a babysitter and after school homework-helper for children of all different ages. I am a recent college graduate and I enjoy music, filmmaking and improv comedy. I have worked as a tutor to elementary school children so I am more than happy to help with homework!
Audrey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Ariana. I am 22 years old. I really enjoy singing, drawing, and hands-on crafts. I love children and animals. I also like to cook, bake, and read. I have been taking care of children for as long as I can remember, always being the designated sitter for friends and family. I have also nannied professionally in...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
I have over 6 years of experience babysitting, tutoring, and performing various household tasks for families from different cultural backgrounds. In addition to routine duties, I can also help with Travel and Light Housekeeping.
Jiaqi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
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My name is Bella and I'm a bilingual educator, copywriter, and gardener. I've been working with children since I was old enough to be a neighborhood mother's helper (for 25 cents an hour!), and my work continues to involve kids at every step. I'm currently pursuing a Masters in Food Studies from NYU and just moved to...
Anna Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi ! My name is Paige and I am 29 years old and live in Hoboken, NJ. I saw your posting and I wanted to express interest in this role. I hold a bachelors degree and I work in corporate America. For close to a year, I took time off and became a nanny full time. Im looking to continue to help any families that need help on date...
Paige can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Sasha, a college graduate with plenty of experience babysitting and nannying. Throughout high school and college I had a regular nannying job for a 3 and 4-year-old as well as homework helper and nanny for two 1/ year olds.
As the oldest girl in a big family, I'm well equipped to come up with fun activities to...
Sasha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Originally from Georgia with most of my childhood spent in New Jersey, I grew up around a large family and am now proud auntie to five nieces and nephews! I started my childcare journey as a teenager, and have worked a multitude of positions including full-time nanny, teacher, and 'Mommy's helper'. I attended University of...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
I am a 22-year-old recent college graduate from Duke University. I am currently in New York writing freelance before pursuing a PhD in English Literature in the United Kingdom. I have experience as a live-in nanny, mother's helper, camp counselor, and general baby-sitter for children from infancy to teens. I can cook, clean,...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi my name is Morgan! I am extremely passionate about children and love caring for children of all ages. I have been babysitting for over 15 years now, starting when I was 13 years old, as a mother's helper and babysitting fully at 14 years old. I have babysat all age groups from newborns to teenagers. While at college I worked...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as kind, warm, and friendly. I like working with kids because I find it fulfilling and enjoyable. Kids have such a unique and contagious energy that always brightens up my day. I'm looking for a job where I can regularly or occasionally babysit one or multiple kids, and I am happy to babysit all ages....
I'm Nena! I've lived in NYC for 20 years and have been babysitting for over 15 years. I enjoy working with children and have experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, teens and twins!
I am a mom of two (now 15 and 11 years old), and understand the demands of parenting and household management. I'm happy to assist with...
Hortensia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a 24-year-old first year graduate student at NYU studying Psychology. I earned my bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Psychology and Communication. I have over 10 years in childcare, beginning as a mother's helper when I was 11. My childcare experience includes...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
My name is Orli. I'm a 46-year-old mother of two boys (ages 8 and 10). A journalist by trade, since the 2020 Covid shutdown I've been moonlighting as a mother's helper, babysitter, and impromptu art camp organizer. Now that my own children are older, I find caring for babies and toddlers particularly rewarding. I do it out of...
Orli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
I'm a grad student living in PLG looking for some flexible work this summer. Potentially can work days not listed but didn't want to overpromise! I've tutored and mentored all ages, mostly middle school and elementary. I worked with middle and high school with Girls, Inc of NYC for two years and can tutor in ELA, ESL, and...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Claire. I graduated from Duke in North Carolina just a few years ago, previously lived in the mountains of Colorado, and am now working in New York and living in Brooklyn. I have been caring for children on a weekly basis, having taken care of children from less than a year old to 13 years old, for...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Hi! I'm Poppy, a Boston College graduate with a degree in neuroscience and public health. I have eight years of babysitting and nannying experience, including caring for a child with autism. I'm skilled in managing appointments, following medication schedules, and providing personalized care that supports their learning and...
Poppy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Hi I'm Lily. I am a college student a FIT! I love kids and animals. I have a younger brother and 5 pets, two dogs and three cats! I worked as an art teacher for three years at a day camp! I also have been babysitting and a mothers helper for many years!
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Hello! I'm a 30-year-old French babysitter with a background in graphic design and art direction. Growing up in a large, loving African family with four younger sisters, I naturally became the go-to helper for caring for my siblings and other young family members. Babysitting has been a part of my life since I was 16, and over...
Odile can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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I have been babysitting/nannying for the past 6 years. I started off as a mothers helper, working with elementary aged children during the summers and most recently nannied for a family of 3 for over two years. I graduated college back in December of 2021, a semester early!! Unfortunately I had to leave my most recent family...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Astoria, NY?
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 7 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 Astoria, NY?
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 Astoria, NY. 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 Astoria, NY in March, 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 $21.71.