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4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Liz is so fun and passionate while taking care of our son. It's such a joy to hear his constant giggles when he's with her. She comes up with creative games and figures out ways to distract him when he is upset. We hired Liz during the pandemic, and we were...
Francisco V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent law grad from The University of Miami School of Law who just sat for the NY Bar Exam. While awaiting my exam results, I am looking to nanny in the Fall following Labor Day Weekend and would love to be your helper whether it be for your children and/or pets if our needs sync. I have babysat children of all ages...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Jacquie was one of the most wonderful caretakers we've ever had. She was extremely proactive, always wanting to help out wherever possible and truly going above and beyond expectations in every situation. She was warm and nurturing with our children, always coming...
Danielle O.
Danyele J.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Young Yet Experienced Baby Sitter For Children Of All Ages. Available Weekends And Some Weeknights.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
True Florida girl! I enjoy the beach the pool being in the sun and DIY projects. My passions are worshiping, loving people, volunteering with children in the system, and spending time with family. I enjoy nannying because I pride myself on being a mother's helper! I am very flexible and I adapt very well. I am willing to help...
Danyele can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"My children and I absolutely love her. I would rehire her anytime. Such a sweet person inside and out"
Francis E.
Livia B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sitter With RIE, Reggio, And Montessori Training Looking For Part-time Work!
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a babysitter, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I worked as a Teacher's Helper at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, and at Growing Seeds, a preschool in Portland, Oregon, which trains all its staff in RIE and Reggio philosophies. I love working with children,...
Livia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate with a degree in Communications. I currently work for FENDI as a Public Relations Specialist. I am mainly available on weekday nights and weekends and would love to help you and your family out! I am an energetic and engaged sitter that loves spending time with kids! I...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Gabriella a few times to look after my 1 year old daughter while I worked from home. She was super sweet and calm, but also entertaining. My daughter warmed up to her instantly and fell asleep in her arms on the first day! Would definitely hire her again."
Ashley 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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Sydney K.
New York, NY
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sydney, and I am a recent grad with 8+ years of babysitting experience. I was a competitive dancer my whole life so I babysat many of the younger girls I danced with and have many credible references from those experiences. I have also worked as a mother's helper for 5 children in virtual school while their...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was great! My kids loved her! She was on time, played games and was so sweet! We will definitely hire her again!"
Brittany S.
5.0
(1)
I have been a devoted and reliable nanny with 12 years in childcare. I have both long-term and short-term experience with children of all ages ranging from newborns to pre-teens and teens. I bring a high energy to all nanny jobs and supply loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for each child. I...
Anne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anne is incredibly professional, responsible and caring. She has babysat for my two boys since they were babies and I trust her completely. She has taken care of them overnight and helped with homework and meals. They are now 10 and 13.
She also helped with...
Jennifer B.
Kudirat H.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and calm, and always willing to help out wherever needed.
Over the years, I have been a regular helper for a total of nine families. I am confident in my ability to take great care of your...
Kudirat can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our experience with the babysitter who looked after our children was fantastic. She was exceptional in every way and put our minds at ease about leaving our kids in her care. Her punctuality, flexibility, knowledge, and affection towards our children were...
Tessy O.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My first job was child supervision in a recreational center for children. I was homework helper for after school. Once homework was done, I supervised play time either in the computer lab, game room, or in the gym. For two years, I was also a camp counselor for 5 to 8-year-old girls. I would supervise children on various trips....
Toni can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Toni has currently been watching my Toddler for nearly a year.
She is incredibly flexible and has never called out short notice.
Not only that, but on days she isn't around my son routinely asks for her. On the mornings after Toni has watched my son he...
Amanda M.
5.0
(2)
I am a reliable, energetic & highly experienced babysitter looking to provide part-time childcare for families in the NYC area. I've been regularly nannying for local families ever since moving to Brooklyn in fall 2021, caring for children as young as 15 mo. throughout their all-day routines. I have professional childcare...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly and I attended the same college and had mutual friends, but only met post-grad when I sought an adept babysitter for close family friends who had just relocated to New York about a year ago. Nowadays, I am more frequently thanked for bringing Molly into...
Miles S.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Feeding training, sleeping training: Expert
potty training: Expert
Study of art in the Montessori system: Expert
articulation: Expert
colloquial training: Expert
walking training, sports activities for babies: Expert
Natalya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am excited to help and provide individuals with the upmost care. Throughout my life, I have served as a personal assistant to individuals and families, ranging from helping parents organize their schedules to elderly individuals with their general day-to-day needs.
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there! Im proud to say that i've gained over 5 years of experiencing taking care of children from the ages of a newborn-5 years old. I have also worked as a camp counselor for 2 years with children from the ages of 9-12. I am kind-hearted, energetic, reliable and very flexible with working out a schedule that's works best...
Bianca can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Keziah K.
New York, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Keziah. I'm currently attending NYU. This is my first year working as a babysitter but I have experience working with children from being a helper in my church's Sunday school. I can manage children aged zero to five. I love reading, singing and playing hide and seek. I am so excited to meet your family and I hope...
Keziah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Hi, my name is Hannah! I am from Atlanta, Georgia where I babysat and taught dance classes for kids of all ages. Since moving to New York City, I have nannied for over 5 years and have been working as a receptionist and baby music teacher for the past year and a half.
Every moment of my job brings me so much joy. Children teach...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Samantha K.
New York, NY
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Sitter, House Sitter, Mother's Helper!
Hi! My name is Sammi! I graduated in 2019 from Florida State University with a degree in early childhood. After graduating, I was a preschool teacher until I was unfortunately laid off due to coronavirus. My most recent job was a medical assistant. My goal is to encourage children to be the best they can be while helping them...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ
Elizabeth T.
5.0
There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend to both my husband and I. We trusted her without question, looked to her for advice and enjoyed our conversations when we had downtime from work....
- Lauren D.
Jacqueline J.
5.0
Jacquie was one of the most wonderful caretakers we've ever had. She was extremely proactive, always wanting to help out wherever possible and truly going above and beyond expectations in every situation. She was warm and nurturing with our children, always coming up with creative ways to play with...
- Danielle O.
Danyele J.
5.0
Danyele genuinely loves children. She cares for our 1 and 7 year old grandchildren all the time. She is very hands-on and interactive with them. She also gives them her undivided attention whenever they are with her. The children love her and are always excited to see her and never want her to...
- Juli D.
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.
Gabriela W.
5.0
I hired Gabriella a few times to look after my 1 year old daughter while I worked from home. She was super sweet and calm, but also entertaining. My daughter warmed up to her instantly and fell asleep in her arms on the first day! Would definitely hire her again.
- Ashley C.
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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.