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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is such a good nanny! Really patient, she loves to entertain the kids and play! She also cooks very well, and I had a great experience with her taking care of my baby! I can say: she is a special person"
Thamires F.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(9)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter likes spending time with her. She is also great with dogs. She really does a great job with my daughter. She started watching her around 10 months - she is almost 2 now. I feel safe leaving my house, daughter, and dog in Victoria's hands when I go out."
Jill Y.
I work in healthcare right now. I have been a camp counselor for various ages. I very good around kids I have loved always working with them I am a very enthusiastic and energetic person looking to help with a family.
Coral can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Melissa, I am 32 years old. I have 10 years experience as a nanny and a mother's helper. I have experience with carpooling children, going to the park pool, and other activities. I was also a Preschool teacher for 2 years. Currently I am a paraprofessional for Kindergarten through third grade in the public...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am 20 years old and am a sophomore at Rutgers University and hope to pursue a career in child psychology! I am CPR/ AED certified. I am very friendly and adapt to new situations quickly. I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly, and flexible. I like working with kids because I love how authentic they are! I also...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Isabella, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers and am studying psychology. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I can prepare meals, clean, change diapers, put the kids to bed, and have the ability to create fun and engaging activities.
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Alyssa L.
East Hanover, NJ
$23-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi!
I'm a 25-year-old soon to be registered nurse. I have a past degree in Biology and soon will have my Nursing degree.
I have been babysitting in a variety of capacities for the past 9 years.
I have been a full time nanny for an infant, a part time nanny for a family with 3 boys under 5, a mother's helper for a newborn,...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Samantha, a 24-year-old experienced nanny with over 8 years of childcare experience and a deep passion for working with children. I'm CPR/BLS certified and currently work in a hospital setting, which has only strengthened my skills in safety, organization, and attentiveness.
Over the years, I've worked with children of...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Rachel B.
Long Valley, NJ
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello All! My name is Rachel and I'm located in Long Valley. I have 6 years of babysitting/ mother's helper experience and I am looking for a babysitting opportunity for anyone who needs help at night or even before school. I work full time at Heath Village in the activities department so I work Sunday-Thursday 9:00-5:30. I work...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as I am like a big kid.
I like working with kids because Because they come out with different games and ideas and lot of their imagination
I'm looking for a job that I can be a big kid
I started working with kids when I was 18 or 19 don't remember maybe younger cause I had family I knew while I...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Rachel S.
Hillsborough, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have worked with children since I was 12 years old, starting off as a mommy's helper and moving towards babysitting as I grew older. I worked as a camp counselor for ages 2-5 throughout high school. In college, I worked at a daycare for kids ages 3 months to 5 years. After graduating from college, I started working at an...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
ABOUT ME:
My name is Leticia, I'm 29 years old and I'm from Brazil. I have 4 years of experience with kids 1-15years old.
I consider myself a person very responsible, pontual, patient, dedicated, organized, open-minded, honest, caring and flexible.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
For 2 years:
Responsible for 2 kids in NJ and I worked in...
Hello there! My name is Meggie, and I'm excited to let you know a little bit about myself. I grew up in Jersey, went to school in Philly, and have been working professionally in theater for the last eight years. In between stage work I've always worked with kids to supplement my income, and it brings me joy watching kids grow...
Meggie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a Red Cross certified babysitter, CPR certified, and have almost 10 years of childcare experience.
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, reliable, and kind
I like working with kids because of their ability to find joy and beauty in the most simple things
I'm looking for a job that fosters growth, encourages a positive...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stacey D.
Denville, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as
caring, creative, energetic and enthusiastic
I like working with kids because no two days are the same, I teach them life lessons and useful skills, I can share
my experiences and knowledge with children and because children are creative and imaginative.
I'm looking for a job that allows me
to...
Stacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Natalie F.
Boonton, NJ
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I enjoy watching children. I started being a mothers helper when I was about 13 for three kids. I have 13 younger cousins that I have so much fun playing with. I am thinking about going into the teaching career for younger children because I do enjoy playing with them and I get along good with all ages.
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Hello!
I am from Caldwell, New Jersey, and I am looking for a potential nannying job this summer. I graduated from West Essex High school, class of 2021. I am currently enrolled as a freshman at Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia. I am home for the summer from the beginning of May till the middle of August. I started...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Basking Ridge, NJ
Lorraine D.
5.0
Very caring! The children loved her
- Donna B.
Leticia M.
5.0
Leticia would be a great addition to your family! She helped take care of our children for about 15 months. Our children love her dearly and still ask about her. She drove them to and from school and activities, played with them, arranged play dates and did any tasks related to their care.
- Jessica P.
Lucy S.
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 adding a day at the last minute)....
- Jessica F.
Victoria P.
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 appreciate most about Victoria is how...
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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 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 $20.00.