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My name is Alicia, I'm an 18-year-old girl, currently in college. I have a caring, bubbly personality, and I genuinely enjoy working with children. My priority is to create a safe, nurturing environment where your little ones feel supported, happy, and engaged.
In addition to babysitting, I'm happy to lend a hand with light...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mom for over 30 years, involved in everything in my children's schools from sports to clubs, foundations and charities. Now I am an empty nester looking for meaningful ways to fill my time while helping working parents and their families. I have some tutoring experience, as well as, a few yoga teaching...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$15-35/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Caroline. I currently work at a tech start-up and in theatre but am also looking for occasional babysitting opportunities. I have many years of experience working with children in a variety of settings and ages from 4 months old to 12 years old. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to children...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual....
Leslie S.
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate, creative and attentive student looking to care for kids ages 6+! I have experience as a Mother's Helper in which I ran errands and did light house work for two different families, and have experience working with children. I have nannied kids ages 6-8 and worked at a group home where I worked with children...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f))
Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all ages, but especially ranging from 5-18. She has excellent manners, speaks properly and calm. She interacts,...
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Morgan C.
Thornwood, NY
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone my name is Morgan. I have always loved caring for children. My passion for child care began when I became a mother's helper at the age of 14. Since then i've cared for children of all ages ranging from newborn to elementary school age in home settings and at a preschool. I am fully vaccinated and have a clean...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Morgan is an absolute blessing to our family. She is nurturing and hands on with our two girls. She is incredibly helpful and supports my husband and me with housework etc. A true gem!"
Michelle O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...
Jaclyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"
Chris B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Maria R and I am looking to work with a family as childcare helper . I have many years of experience taking care of newborn, toddlers, infants and school kids.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his safety. Maria attended to his needs with patience and understanding. She is also a great cook. So, she took care of me a few...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I want to be a part of the family and contribute my organizational skills, educational background like a Nanny, Babysitter, Mother's helper. Personal Child care means for me
>provide assistance to the parents.
>Ensure that children are well and helped.
>Responsible for child care and daily task .
>Training on human daily...
Aminta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Aminta has been amazing with our little boy. She started working for us part-time when my son was 3 months old. Unfortunately, he started daycare full time so we had to part ways. He absolutely loves her. She is dependable, always punctual and very patient and...
Michelle W.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Destiny J.
Bronx, NY
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was always there"
Lisa B.
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: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Danyele J.
New York, NY
$30-41/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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"My children and I absolutely love Danyele. I would recommend and rehire her anytime such a loving, caring and humble person."
Lacey B.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, 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.
Camilla B.
New York, NY
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Experienced Care Taker, Excited For This New Role
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as welcoming, warm, and creative.
I like working with kids because they inspire me! I love being able to play with them and be silly. Over the years, I have been able to see them grow older and see how their minds grow.
I'm looking for a job that keeps me active. I am a jewelry designer by day and...
Camilla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Camilla took great care of my three boys. They were all happy staying with her. We will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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
(3)
I am a well educated, hardworking, sincere and compassionate woman with a deep appreciation for family and the responsibilities that come along with caring and help others. After completing a bachelors of Visual Design at university in Colombia, and to work as a Visual Designer, I decided to look other opportunities and views of...
5.0
"Natalia is responsible and dependable. I had the opportunity to used her services and I'm very satisfied. She loves kids, she was very sweet with my baby, and I felt comfortable to leave my baby with her. I really recommend her, if you are looking for someone to...
Carolina R.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Carlie! I have over 7 years of babysitting experience and have worked with children of all ages. During college, I babysat for several families in the Chapel Hill area, and I was a family manager for one family, where I took care of their shopping, cooking, and cleaning. I supported this family through the peak of 2020...
Carlie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very pleasant and energetic. Children seem to love her! She likes to engage them in activities instead of parking them in front of the television. We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old."
Viktoria W.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Ho Ho Kus, NJ
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.
Caroline L.
5.0
Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual. We asked her to meet A a week ahead...
- Leslie S.
Melanie R.
5.0
Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f))
Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all ages, but especially ranging from 5-18. She has excellent manners, speaks properly and calm. She interacts, connects and cares for children in such...
- Care member
Morgan C.
5.0
Morgan is an absolute blessing to our family. She is nurturing and hands on with our two girls. She is incredibly helpful and supports my husband and me with housework etc. A true gem!
- Michelle O.
Jaclyn M.
5.0
Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!
- Chris B.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Ho Ho Kus, 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 Ho Ho Kus, NJ?
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How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Ho Ho Kus, 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 $15.00.