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I am a mom of a 14-month-old, as well as a licensed clinical therapist. I recently found out I am pregnant again and due in April. I've decided to stay home with my baby at this time. I have an extensive history of nannying and babysitting kids ages 1-13, as well as experience working in the elementary and middle school setting...
Stefanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Lauren S.
Somerville, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
36-year-old professional in Somerville. Laid off from my corporate gig in the spring, taking a bit of a pivot and gotten back into childcare.
In my previous life I considered myself an Operations guru, but currently enjoying the title of kid entertainer/wrangler/friend. Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and managed their playtime very well, ensuring they had fun safely. Both enjoyed their time with Lauren and ask about...
Tiffany K.
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old and prior to that was a mother's helper for several years. I have watched children as young as 6 months old to kids as old as 13. I change diapers, feed the kids, clean up any messes made, play with them, and make sure they have everything they need. I am an experienced yet fun and...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Abriel B.
Warren, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm passionate about caring for children, and I've dedicated the last seven years to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids of all ages. I'm patient, calm, and highly creative, which helps me connect with children and develop fun and educational activities.
I believe in working closely with parents to...
Abriel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! I am a a positive and trustworthy care giver with over 20 years experience. I am hands on and happy to assist with any help needed, laundry, house cleaning.. you name it! Being around children has always brought me joy. I hope I can become the helper your family needs!
Leidy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
I am a 3rd grade teacher back at school. I have extensive experience working with children. I began working as a mother's helper at age 11 and began babysitting in middle school, continuing into high school and college. In addition, I have worked as a tutor for students aged primary and elementary. During the summer, I have...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Meredith and I am currently a Junior at Elon University. I have babysat and taken care of pets for about six years (throughout high school and college). I truly love being creative and imaginative with kids while making sure they take care of their responsibilities. I have a car and could run errands and help...
Meredith can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Arianna and I am going to be a sophomore at Drew University, majoring in Media Communications and minoring in Business Marketing. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old and have experience working with children from as young as a few weeks old all the way up through middle school. I have my...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kiamira B.
Piscataway, NJ
$22-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello
If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper, keep reading. I am a 23-year-old criminal justice B. A. 7 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, and sleep training. Some of my best qualities are...
Kiamira can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Raye. I have always worked with children and I love what I do. I started babysitting next door to help as a mother's helper. I went on to care for children in my neighborhood, in the local YMCA, other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog...
Rachelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Raye took care of my 10-month old son for a few weeks when I was in between childcare. Raye was wonderful with my son managing his schedule with ease and playing with and interacting with him all day. You can tell that she definitely is very experience with...
Caitlin C.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Renee, I am reliable, organized and a non-smoker that loves taking care children of all ages. I have extensive experience and can assure you I will take care of your child as if my own. I am presently a full-time nanny/house manager for a wonderful family (please see my weekend availability schedule) I will do...
Renee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"One thing that strikes me about working with Renee is how comfortable my child instantly was with her. That was a great sign for me to continue using her services. She is punctual, dependable, and professional. I feel very comfortable leaving my child with her,...
Rashauna A.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HI! I am a 28-year-old professional, bilingual Nanny. I have 10+ years of experience working with children from infancy to teenagers. I've taken care of every child I've worked with as if they were my own because I truly understand how much trust it takes for a parent to put them in my care. I managed to do pod sessions if...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sandra is amazing at what she does! She has natural mommy mode inside of her. She's great with kids! I have a big family of 6 children and 1 infant. She was an awesome mother's helper, when hired. She's very organized and always filled with activities to do. Very...
Jennyfer C.
Christine P.
Wharton, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative & Engaged Caretaker Provides Learning And Laughter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years experience with childcare, starting as a mother's helper at 11 years old, becoming a sought-after babysitter through my teen years, nannying in college, watching friends' and family's children, and recent experience as a full-time nanny. I have CPR and First Aid training for children and infants.
I worked...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in all her interactions with them. We feel totally confident leaving the babies with her and they're always exhausted by the...
Shawn C.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....
Robin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have her in our circle of caregivers."
Amarylis B.
Jenna S.
Skillman, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need."
Norman G.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
5.0
(1)
One of my most fulfilling accomplishments in life was to raise two boys who have become polite, well adjusted young men. There is nothing more important to me than that. I understand that your children are precious to you and would be my honor to help you watch over them. I have many years of experience with newborns, toddlers...
Lorraine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring! The children loved her"
Donna B.
Leticia M.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hello! I'm Leticia, 31 yo, Brazilian and I have college degree! I have more than 5 years experience with kids from 3mo to 12yo. I have always loved to be around kids and take care of them! I also take care of dogs and I love to see how they interact with children! Here, I was trained and had the experience living with children!...
Leticia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Letícia is an amazing nanny! She is very careful, punctual and a happy person. I've always been impressed with her patience with the kids, especially when they weren't being easygoing. She had worked for me when she was still living in Brazil and we had such a...
Myllene S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when...
Jessica F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs.
What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I...
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Basking Ridge, NJ
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and managed their playtime very well, ensuring they had fun safely. Both enjoyed their time with Lauren and ask about her often. We're all looking...
- Tiffany K.
Kiamira B.
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.
Rachelle W.
5.0
Raye has worked with our family full time for over a year, and we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with her. She watches our eighteen month old son daily, and he adores her. She is kind hearted, fun, and active with him. She takes him to library classes and playgrounds...
- Care member
Renee R.
5.0
Renee is so great! She is so natural with our baby and can easily soothe and comfort her. I was very nervous leaving our baby the first few times but Renee has me totally at ease and I know she's being well taken care of. I'd highly recommend Renee!
- Erin K.
Sandra S.
5.0
Sandy was our very first nanny and cared for two babies who were 10 months old when they first met her. She made the transition of returning back to work so much easier with her calming presence and natural talent for childcare. She approached each day with a professional learning curriculum...
- Stephanie K.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Basking Ridge, NJ?
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 1 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 Basking Ridge, NJ?
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 Basking Ridge, NJ. 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 Basking Ridge, NJ in January, 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 $20.00.