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I have been caring for all age children for over 12 years and love being around kids. I have a 16 and 14-year-old of my own and have a lot of experience and references who would be happy to chat with you to fill you in about me. Looking for some hours to fill my early part of the day helping out a mom who needs some free time to...
Kristi can also help with: Grocery shopping, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout my career and life, I have had an amazing experience to help and assist people ranging from 3 months of age to 105 years old. I have worked as a PCT, CNA & a LPN. Helping families to care for their children, Grandchildren, Parents or even their neighbors and friends is what I love to do. I believe it all begins with...
Annette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Courtney W.
West Orange, NJ
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Orange Highschool Teacher During The Day, Playing Superwoman During My Days Off.
Hello! Before becoming a highschool teacher I was substituting at an elementary school. With my experience I have grown to understand various age groups and developed more patience . I have a bubbly and empathetic personality to be there emotionally for children as well.
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, &...
Patricia M.
Union, NJ
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Caring, energetic loving
I like working with kids because they brighten my day.
I'm looking for a job that need a moms helper or if the parents need a date night.
I have 2 grown children 24 and 28.
They both have graduated college.
I enjoy fostering animals with Eleventh hour rescue in Flanders for the past 3 years.
I do...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
18 year Montclair resident, recently moved to Bloomfield. Looking to work as a babysitter / mother's helper a few days a week. Perfect for parents looking to go to the gym, shopping, meeting friends for coffee. I'm comfortable with pets too. Fully vaccinated as of 3/20/21, but will wear a mask inside.
Linda can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I have 7 years of experience with pet and babysitting. I began as a mothers helper when I was younger in 2016 for one family. Shortly afterwards, I began babysitting for another family of three children in my neighborhood on and off from 2016 to 2021. In summer of 2021, I was a sitter for two girls 5 days a week for six weeks. I...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked as a child care provider for about seven years. During that time, I played, provided meals, performed varying activities with children in addition to anything possible to help out the family. These children have ranged from 6 months to 12 years of age.
I have also worked as a mother's helper to a family with a...
Meaghan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Dana B.
Jersey City, NJ
$30-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Nanny Extraordinaire: A Professional Approach To High-End Childcare
5.0
(2)
With over 10 years of experience as a nanny, mother's helper, house manager, and personal/executive assistant, I bring a unique and multifaceted skill set to the table. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Baruch College, I have a strong foundation in effective communication and administrative assistance. My...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a father of twin infant boys, finding the right nanny is critical for our family. Enter - Dana. She’s an A+ nanny that was an asset to our family. She’s enthusiastic about teaching the kids, and works proactively. "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
Livia B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as a babysitter, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I worked as a Teacher's Helper at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School with ages 2-4, and at Growing Seeds, a preschool in Portland, Oregon, with infants ages 4-12...
Livia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've been using Livia three days per week to watch my now one-year-old for over six months and she is fantastic. She was actually a replacement for a previous nanny who was awful and we could not have been more pleased!!. Livia is very kind, easy-going, and...
Joanna Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for children when I was younger as a mothers helper and continued until I started to drive than I became a nanny gaining a lot of experience throughout these 8 years. I have cared for all ages and am able to do transportation to their activities.
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would...
Rebekah M.
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$10-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there :) My name is Jenna and I am a full time NICU RN 3 days a week. I am looking to help out families in need of newborn/child care on my days off. Looking for a family with flexibility due my scheduled shifts varying week by week. Looking to assist a family 1-2 days per week. I specialize in newborn care all the way...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview. Looking forward to having her help me with my son! "
Teresa D.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...
Angela can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and...
Elizabeth R.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
4.0
"She?s great with children! Very friendly and trustworthy, I felt very comfortable having her babysitting my children. I recommend her to any family that knows her personally, she is a wonderful young lady. "
Rocio L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Nicole! I have experience babysitting, nannying, organizing and pet/house sitting along with lots of great references to provide.
In addition to child care, I am more than willing to take care of animals. I have my own vehicle and I am familiar with being a mother's helper (doing laundry, dishes, tidying...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole worked for us for over a year and continues to watch our children when schedules allow. She is an amazing caregiver. She is very attentive and responsible. She always comes up with fun ideas on things to do with our children - going to the beach, the movies,...
Debra D.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ
Dana B.
5.0
As a father of twin infant boys, finding the right nanny is critical for our family. Enter - Dana. She’s an A+ nanny that was an asset to our family. She’s enthusiastic about teaching the kids, and works proactively.
- Care member
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.
Livia B.
5.0
I've been using Livia three days per week to watch my now one-year-old for over six months and she is fantastic. She was actually a replacement for a previous nanny who was awful and we could not have been more pleased!!. Livia is very kind, easy-going, and dependable. She is punctual with zero...
- Joanna Z.
Robyn M.
5.0
We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Robyn to anyone!
- Rebekah M.
Jenna G.
5.0
Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview. Looking forward to having her help me with my son!
- Teresa D.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Cranford, 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, NJ in November, 2024?
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 $10.00.