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Mother's helpers in Mahwah, NJ
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"
Kate D.
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is such a good nanny! Really patient, she loves to entertain the kids and play! She also cooks very well, and I had a great experience with her taking care of my baby! I can say: she is a special person"
Thamires F.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Good day families and friends I will have some availability over the Christmas break starting this Friday 12/20-12/31. Please reach out if you are looking for care. This is ONLY for the break. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor...
Lanisha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have been so fortunate to have Lanisha helping me with my 8 month old twin babies over the last few months. Lanisha is an extremely engaging sitter, and has a positive, happy attitude that my babies absolutely love. She has been excellent about doing tons of...
Janine C.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Fanny, a mother of two amazing children, aged 8 and 11. I love helping them with their schoolwork and being involved in their education. Outdoor activities are important to me, as I believe children should connect with nature and develop social and emotional skills. I enjoy planning bike rides, park games, and nature...
Fanny can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Fast to respond and such a nice person to interact with. Did an amazing job cleaning the place. 100% would recommend and will hire her again!"
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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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin is a wonderful person and any family would be lucky to have her. She always responded immediately and showed up on time with a smile. My daughter loved her! To put it very simply, Robin the kind of person you like immediately. She makes you feel like your...
Amy B.
I am Looking for a family who needs a part time daytime babysitter, I can also serve as a mother's helper. I am extremely flexible, as I am a stay at home mother of two. I have two children and I am looking to fill my days while they are in school. I am available Monday- Friday from the hours of 9-am- 2 p.m. I am extremely...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for reliable and honest family helper I'm more than happy to help you with daily errands, take care of kids, cook meal or clean your house
Hi my name is Justyna! I'm polish-English speaking 34 old with 9 years experience
Justyna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my bio.
I wanted to introduce myself as a stay at home mother of two teens. For many years, in my professional life, I was an Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, who thrived in a busy day to day environment. Multi tasking brings me great joy and I am seeking to put that...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Natalie F.
Boonton, NJ
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I enjoy watching children. I started being a mothers helper when I was about 13 for three kids. I have 13 younger cousins that I have so much fun playing with. I am thinking about going into the teaching career for younger children because I do enjoy playing with them and I get along good with all ages.
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Blake V.
Glen Ridge, NJ
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, confident, and charismatic
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mothers helper!
In my spare time, I like to read, play lacrosse, shop and hang out with my friends!
Blake can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
2.7
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"
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Gabriella A.
Nutley, NJ
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm Gabriella and I am a third-year, fourth-grade teacher in Summit, NJ. I have been working with children in many different capacities such as a mother's helper, babysitter, teacher, and tutor since I was in high school. As a caregiver, I describe myself as patient, energetic, and responsible. I'm available to either...
Gabriella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
I have experience with children of various ages from 3 months old to 12 years old. I can live in, relocate, travel, and work full time. I worked in a daycare and different households. Tasks included; feeding, overseeing children, teachers assistant, mothers helper, and/or alone. Managing schedules and doing activities. Running...
Daisy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hello, my name is Agne. I'm 28 years old. My first job was in kindergarten then I was 16. I learn a lot about kids and that you always must be creative. Need to be active and fun. Kids don't like to be boring. After this I moved to Italy and I started to be tutor for 2-15years old kids. I teach them Italian- English and again I...
Agne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Marie M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I work in HongKong for one year as a domestic helper. I worked with family with two kids age 7 and 8 years old both boys. I cooked, light house chores, take and pick up the kids to school. I take them out to play outside and help them for bathing.
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hi! My name is Catie, and I am a rising junior at the University of Maryland home for the summer. I am interested in part-time work as a mother's helper or babysitter. I have access to a car and I am able to help out with pets, cleaning, errands, grocery shopping, and meal prep!
Catherine Rose can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Danielle M.
Emerson, NJ
$38/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello All ! Nice to meet you, My name is Danielle. I am 33 years old and a mom to 2 little wonderful boys! I am an outgoing, patient, bubbly, trustworthy person. I have a ton of experience with children, I am an aunt to 4 amazing kids who I watch all the time and I am great with multiples! I have also watched numerous friends...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Mahwah, NJ
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
- Care member
Maria R.
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 times as well. I appreciate her...
- Care member
Leticia M.
5.0
Leticia would be a great addition to your family! She helped take care of our children for about 15 months. Our children love her dearly and still ask about her. She drove them to and from school and activities, played with them, arranged play dates and did any tasks related to their care.
- Jessica P.
Emily C.
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.
Lanisha S.
5.0
Lanisha was able to help me out very last minute. She was very punctual, respectful and understanding as my appointment took longer than I had scheduled her for. She was very responsive and took great care of my son. I would definitely work with her again and highly recommend.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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 $20.00.