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Mother's helpers in Cranford, NJ
Erundina B.
Woodbridge, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Linda and mom of two successful young women. I lost my job in March and decided to be a Nanny/Mother's helper. I have over 30 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Love assisting children reach developmental milestones via reading, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, etc. Willing to...
Erundina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hi, I'm Chloe. I am 18 years old and I have experience working with children. I have babysat before for a family on my street and I've worked as a camp counselor at 4-h. I've also volunteered at several schools. I am very patient, funny, and friendly and I love talking to and playing with kids! I'm currently a college student...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
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
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, 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
(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, carpooling, travel
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.
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I had Jenna watch my two year old son and she was amazing! She helped if I needed around the house because being a nurse I have a busy schedule! She plays with him, feeds him and has him bathed and ready to go to sleep by the time I get home! Such a great help and...
Danielle 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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Angela C.
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 it's only been a couple weeks!...
- Elizabeth R.
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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 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 $10.00.