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5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
Serena A.
Plainsboro, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State...
Serena can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Serena is so passionate about caring for children. She always goes above and beyond to make them feel loved, cared for, safe, comfortable, and happy. She will treat every child as her own."
Stacey A.
Lauren S.
Somerville, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
36-year-old professional in Somerville. Laid off from my corporate gig in the spring, taking a bit of a pivot and gotten back into childcare.
In my previous life I considered myself an Operations guru, but currently enjoying the title of kid entertainer/wrangler/friend. Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and managed their playtime very well, ensuring they had fun safely. Both enjoyed their time with Lauren and ask about...
Tiffany K.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a 39-year-old mother of one wonderful 14-year-old girl now a 9th grader and she is the love of my life! I have over 13+ years of experience as a nanny. I can provide excellent verifiable reference available. I am seeking work ideally in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Manhattan. I am a hands on individual who enjoys arts and...
Erika can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erika took care of my son part time from babyhood to PreK and has been an occasional sitter for both my kids for years. I have always known her to be punctual, responsible, conscientious, caring and fun. My kids are now 13 and 10 and are still delighted to see or...
Shanti M.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Mom of a 23 son and 17-year-old daughter
Transitioning careers
Reliable and dependable ready to help assist families.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am 36 yrs old. I have a child of my own, the age of 15 years old. I have also worked at the YMCA and at a daycare center caring for young children, in the fields of homework help, snack time and play time. I can connect with children instantly and enjoy watching them grow individually. I worked as a parent helper as...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hey! I'm Kelly. I live in Bay Ridge!
I love being around kids and babies. Just comes natural to me. I've been babysitting since I was old enough to be a mother's helper. I grew up in an apartment building with many kids around and I was always the one to babysit them. I love going for walks, library, hanging out in the park or...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Alyssa L.
East Hanover, NJ
$23-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi!
I'm a 25-year-old soon to be registered nurse. I have a past degree in Biology and soon will have my Nursing degree.
I have been babysitting in a variety of capacities for the past 9 years.
I have been a full time nanny for an infant, a part time nanny for a family with 3 boys under 5, a mother's helper for a newborn,...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emyn M.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Emyn, I'm a soon to be college student looking for a summer job to be a nanny or mothers helper. For the past couple of years I have worked at Look What I Can Do in Shrewsbury, as a party assistant as well as working for their summer camps. I love to help celebrate children's birthdays and doing the summer camps...
Emyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
My name is Mireya and I am a caring, reliable, and responsible person. As a mother of a beautiful daughter, I truly love working with young children especially helping them teach and grow. I have experienced it and know how to handle working with infants and toddlers. In my past I have worked with a 10-month-old baby and a...
Mireya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
I possess a graduate degree in psychology and have worked as a case manager with a diverse client base in both hospital/medical services setting and non profit organizations. I have just earned my GCTC (Grief Coaching Training Certification) in an attempt to further my career in the healthcare field as I am a natural helper. I...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Christina!! I have experience with babysitting for over 5 years with great references I would be able to provide from the Monmouth County area. I am a recent graduate from college and am looking for any position whether it be full time, part time, or nightly.
I would love be able to help take care of any...
Christina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
I'm looking for a part- time or full time position.
I over 10+years of childcare experience with all ages.
I'm fun and creative. I love outdoor actives, I also like cooking, doing puzzles, drawing, reading, playdates, hide and seek, etc.
In my time with the kids I am always willing to estimulate their...
Anyi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Becca V from Morganville, NJ
Hi! I have been a nanny/babysitter for the same family for the past three years, after school and Saturdays and full time in the summer. When I started the boy was 4 and the girl was 7. The little boy had a developmental disorder and speech delay and I was a integral part of his speech therapy, so...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hi! My name is Eve, I am 19 years old, and I am currently a sophomore at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. I am Red Cross Babysitting certified (includes first aid for non-emergency injuries) and know the Heimlich. I have been a mother's helper and babysitter for about 7 years, and have looked after children ages 2 months to 12...
Eve can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Melissa, I am 32 years old. I have 10 years experience as a nanny and a mother's helper. I have experience with carpooling children, going to the park pool, and other activities. I was also a Preschool teacher for 2 years. Currently I am a paraprofessional for Kindergarten through third grade in the public...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Victoria C.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
"Fun" Aunt, But Also The "takes-school -and-heathy-emotional-development-seriously" Aunt.
Hello! I am a native Brooklyn-er who works and attends school part-time. I have been caring for children since middle school, and I am open to pretty much all tasks involved in childcare, ranging from housework, to homework help, to meal and snack preparation, to pick-ups and drop offs. I have family members in the NYC public...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hello! I am a a positive and trustworthy care giver with over 20 years experience. I am hands on and happy to assist with any help needed, laundry, house cleaning.. you name it! Being around children has always brought me joy. I hope I can become the helper your family needs!
Leidy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ
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.
Serena A.
5.0
Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena again!
- Maura P.
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and managed their playtime very well, ensuring they had fun safely. Both enjoyed their time with Lauren and ask about her often. We're all looking...
- Tiffany K.
Erika M.
5.0
It is a sincere pleasure to write this recommendation on behalf of Erika. Erika was our full time nanny from when my daughter was just a few months old through toddler years. She has become an integral part of our family and has helped us in countless ways, far beyond just the childcare duties. Our...
- Zoe R.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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 $25.00.