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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Claire. I graduated from Duke in North Carolina just a few years ago, previously lived in the mountains of Colorado, and am now working in New York and living in Brooklyn. I have been caring for children on a weekly basis, having taken care of children from less than a year old to 13 years old, for...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Lauren 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel
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.
Maribel V.
Bayside, NY
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently working in a school and I would be available to work part time in the early afternoon and evenings as well as on the weekends. I have 2 daughters who are recent college grads and I am looking for part time work. I am a homeowner, and a housewife, who also works for the NYC Dept of Education for about 18 years. I'm...
Maribel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely outstanding!!!! We would HIGHLY recommend her!"
Tracy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a baby sitter and mother's helper since I was old enough to take on that responsibility, working with families in my synagogue and community, and I was a youth services librarian at Brooklyn Public Library for four years (until 2019). I love playing games with children and helping them learn in a cooperative...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa watched over my 7 year old son after school. She was great: genuinely enjoyed playing with him, kept him busy with both indoor and outdoor activities, and addressed with him calmly and positively his misbehaviors. She is respectful and open-minded of...
Caroline D.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, travel
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.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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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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:
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.
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, swimming supervision, travel
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of childcare experience, many from families I met on Care! You can find many of their reviews on my profile. I have watched children ranging from infants to preteens for over 20 different families. I've been a full time nanny, an after school sitter, a mother's helper, and everything in between! I'm comfortable...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kylie is wonderful! She is extremely dependable and has a great personality to deal with kids. I have 3 kids 6,3 and 1 (2 boys and a girl) and they are a lot to handle! She is very relaxed but confident enough to be stern with the kids when needed. She is engaging...
Jessica A.
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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole was always on time and very dependable. She learned quickly and was great with the kids. We highly recommend her."
Gita T.
Sophia I.
Old Westbury, NY
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For A Summer Position As A Nanny/weekend Babysitter/mothers Helper!
I am currently in my third year of college at the University of Miami, in Florida, after graduating from Friends Academy in Locust Valley NY. I am home for the summer and I am looking for a nanny/babysitting/mothers helper position! I am 20 years old and have 6 years of experience working with infants and children of all ages. I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Scotty and I started babysitting when I was 15 years old, now nannying and looking for something long term (able to commit to at least 1. 5 year). I have experience in personal assistance/ mothers helper, Im very responsible, reliable and flexible! Currently a part time online student!
Reine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. Homework helper and also be extra support of love to children.
Clifphonia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Angelika A.
New York, NY
$25-31/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi There! I'm Angelika and I am currently applying to medical school- I have had numerous full-time and part-time roles throughout my academic journey, but my favorite has been my recent 15-month role as a Mother's Helper for a family of physicians with a 2. 5-year-old son. In this role, I performed various household tasks from...
Angelika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping.
Babysitting or elderly sitting.
Have a car. Very punctual. Been working in the special education field for the last 27 years.
I love to help.
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! I'm a full time 1st grade special education teacher looking for a part time care job. I have 2 years of full time teaching experience, and 2 years of part time student teaching experience, ranging from ages 5-14. I worked for a daycare full time for 2 summers, and part time for 3 years following on college breaks,...
Seeta C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-28/hr • 11 yrs exp
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a grad student and babysit in my free time when I'm not studying, volunteering, or working as a research assistant :) I would love to discuss what you're looking for and walk you through my experience! Here's some of the highlights: I've nannied three babies under a year old as well as babysat for tons of...
Seeta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Island Park, NY
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.
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.
Maribel V.
5.0
We were in town for my brother's wedding and hired Maribel to babysit our then 19 month old for 2 days. The first day was a trial period and our son immediately warmed up to her. Her years of experience shines through in her comfort, ease and confidence around our son. She was also open to feedback...
- Simone T.
Lisa B.
5.0
Lisa watched over my 7 year old son after school. She was great: genuinely enjoyed playing with him, kept him busy with both indoor and outdoor activities, and addressed with him calmly and positively his misbehaviors. She is respectful and open-minded of established routines. The only reason we are...
- Caroline D.
Carlie V.
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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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Island Park, NY?
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 Island Park, NY?
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 Island Park, NY. 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 Island Park, NY in March, 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.