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Mother's helpers in Maplewood, NJ

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Tracy F.


Maplewood, NJ

$20/hr

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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
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Robyn M.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$20-28/hr6 yrs exp

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

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
"Robin is wonderful. Our six-year-old son enjoyed having her as part of the family so much that he constantly invited her to hang out with us when she was not working. For example, he invited her to come and get a Christmas tree with us. She was considerate enough...

Amy N.

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Taryya E.


West Orange, NJ

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Here To Help You And Your Family!

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Lucy S.


West Orange, NJ

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Baby Whisperer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when...

Jessica F.

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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

About Emily

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.

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Charlotte M.


Madison, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Charlotte is clearly passionate about raising children mindfully and lovingly. Her abilities to care take and educate, while infusing her appreciation for art and nature is inspiring, to say the least. Any classroom is lucky to have her warm presence and dedication...

Lily M.

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Alissa W.


Westfield, NJ

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...
Alissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."

Jonaliza C.

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Jenna G.


Nutley, NJ

$15-35/hr9 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Robin G.


Pine Brook, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Reliable Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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.

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Lorraine D.


Westfield, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

One of my most fulfilling accomplishments in life was to raise two boys who have become polite, well adjusted young men. There is nothing more important to me than that. I understand that your children are precious to you and would be my honor to help you watch over them. I have many years of experience with newborns, toddlers...
Lorraine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Very caring! The children loved her"

Donna B.

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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

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: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...

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Edwina G.


Pine Brook, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny And Mother's Helper

Thanks to my two older sisters and twin sister, I have over 10 years of experience as a mother's helper/babysitter. I have a total of five nieces and six nephews and I've had the privilege of taking care of each and every one of them at some point, whether it be feeding, changing, bathing, reading, helping with homework, or...
Edwina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chloe M.


West Orange, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Mother's Helper

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

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Kenia M.


Glen Ridge, NJ

$35-40/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Helper In Glen Ridge!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents - I am available some weekends and I am offering my help to organize your kiddos closets, ei; switch season clothing or reorganize. As well as to organize the art room or play rooms. Etc Feel free to dm me or comment and we will connect Ty! I also am available some nights or weekends to take on some extra hours...
Kenia can also help with: Swimming supervision
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
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Coral B.


Orange, NJ

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Mothers Helper

I work in healthcare right now. I have been a camp counselor for various ages. I very good around kids I have loved always working with them I am a very enthusiastic and energetic person looking to help with a family.
Coral can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marie M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$19-24/hr1 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Leticia C.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hii! I'd Love To Provide Care To Your Family

ABOUT ME: My name is Leticia, I'm 29 years old and I'm from Brazil. I have 4 years of experience with kids 1-15years old. I consider myself a person very responsible, pontual, patient, dedicated, organized, open-minded, honest, caring and flexible. WORK EXPERIENCE: For 2 years: Responsible for 2 kids in NJ and I worked in...
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Melissa B.


Pine Brook, NJ

$29-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Melissa and I absolutely love children and have over 35 years of childcare experience starting out as a mother's helper at 13, babysitting, working at a daycare and nannying. My last position of 3 years for two wonderful girls ended as the youngest started kindergarten. I was an assistant teacher in an infant room...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Assumpta N.


Union, NJ

$26/hr3 yrs exp

Ready For Care!

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Assumpta Ada, and I am writing to express my interest in becoming a house helper for your family. I believe my background and skills make me a great fit for the role, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to your household. I recently completed my didactic studies...
Assumpta can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Maplewood, NJ

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.

Taryya E.

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 that get her in their home.

- Tyesha P.

Lucy S.

5.0

Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when adding a day at the last minute)....

- Jessica F.

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.

Charlotte M.

5.0

Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how to bring a child's interests to the forefront of their day in a way that is creative, artistic and engaging. She is very in-tune with children's feelings and...

- Anna W.

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