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Mother's helpers in Maplewood, NJ
Patricia M.
Union, NJ
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Caring, energetic loving
I like working with kids because they brighten my day.
I'm looking for a job that need a moms helper or if the parents need a date night.
I have 2 grown children 24 and 28.
They both have graduated college.
I enjoy fostering animals with Eleventh hour rescue in Flanders for the past 3 years.
I do...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Hi! My name is Claire and I've been working with kids ever since I was one! I'm 6th grade I was finally old enough to be a helper in the 3year old class at my church and ever since then, I've been involved with serving in kids ministry at multiple churches. I mostly have volunteer experience but I also was hired as an intern for...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hey there! I'm Mikayla, your go-to Playtime Enthusiast and Home Helper! With 2 years of experience, I'm here to sprinkle joy and keep things neat. From giggles to games, I've got your little ones covered. Need a hand with light housekeeping or laundry? Count on me to make your home as happy as can be! As a detail-oriented...
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
18 year Montclair resident, recently moved to Bloomfield. Looking to work as a babysitter / mother's helper a few days a week. Perfect for parents looking to go to the gym, shopping, meeting friends for coffee. I'm comfortable with pets too. Fully vaccinated as of 3/20/21, but will wear a mask inside.
Linda can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Arianna and I am going to be a sophomore at Drew University, majoring in Media Communications and minoring in Business Marketing. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old and have experience working with children from as young as a few weeks old all the way up through middle school. I have my...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ilona K.
Hawthorne, NJ
$28-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Nanny , Mothers Helper, Laundry Helper, Closet And Cabinet Organizer.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , my name is Ilona. I am a 50-year-old positive and strong woman. I live in Hawthorne. I have 2 adult children. So I have 30 years experience. I came to work in the USA 12 years ago as a nanny for a big family . At that time I didn't speak English but they said I was the best Nanny. I used to work in Franklin Lakes, Oakland ,...
5.0
"IIona worked for my family for one year. She started as a housekeeper but as my family expanded she helped with children as well. In my experience with llona I have found her to be reliable, loyal and trustworthy. My children both loved her, her love for children...
Tania G.
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Jessica P.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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
Hi, my name is Emily and I am currently relocating to NYC! I have been working with kids for about 15 years and started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mother's helper. Since then, I have: babysat, interned at an elementary school, worked as a lifeguard for 6 summers, student taught in Rwanda, Africa, and taught...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & 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.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HI! I am a 28-year-old professional, bilingual Nanny. I have 10+ years of experience working with children from infancy to teenagers. I've taken care of every child I've worked with as if they were my own because I truly understand how much trust it takes for a parent to put them in my care. I managed to do pod sessions if...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy was our very first nanny and cared for two babies who were 10 months old when they first met her. She made the transition of returning back to work so much easier with her calming presence and natural talent for childcare. She approached each day with a...
Stephanie K.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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,...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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)
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"
Chris B.
Livia B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as a babysitter, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I worked as a Teacher's Helper at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School with ages 2-4, and at Growing Seeds, a preschool in Portland, Oregon, with infants ages 4-12...
Livia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Maplewood, NJ
Ilona K.
5.0
Kati is a gift to our family. We have a three year old boy and a one and a half year old girl. Kati has now been with us for about 2 yrs. I trust her and can depend on her 100 percent. I know she cares for my children as her own. The presence and care and FUN she brings to our family is a blessing....
- Taylor J.
Toni G.
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 routinely wakes up to tell me "mommy I had...
- Amanda M.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Maplewood, 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 2 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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, NJ 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 $22.50.