Find Mother's Helpers in Ridgefield Park, NJ
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked mother's helpers in Ridgefield Park, NJ and hire the best fit for your family.
Find mother's helpers in Ridgefield Park, NJ that you’ll love
60 mother's helpers are listed in Ridgefield Park, NJ
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 9 years
Mother's helpers in Ridgefield Park, NJ
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Care member
3.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, 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!"
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"My children and I absolutely love her. I would rehire her anytime. Such a sweet person inside and out"
Francis E.
Destiny J.
Bronx, NY
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Destiny Is So Professional & Caring! I LOVE HER"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I want to be a part of the family and contribute my organizational skills, educational background like a Nanny, Babysitter, Mother's helper. Personal Child care means for me
>provide assistance to the parents.
>Ensure that children are well and helped.
>Responsible for child care and daily task .
>Training on human daily...
Aminta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Aminta has been amazing with our little boy. She started working for us part-time when my son was 3 months old. Unfortunately, he started daycare full time so we had to part ways. He absolutely loves her. She is dependable, always punctual and very patient and...
Michelle W.
Camilla B.
New York, NY
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Experienced Care Taker, Excited For This New Role
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as welcoming, warm, and creative.
I like working with kids because they inspire me! I love being able to play with them and be silly. Over the years, I have been able to see them grow older and see how their minds grow.
I'm looking for a job that keeps me active. I am a jewelry designer by day and...
Camilla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Camilla took great care of my three boys. They were all happy staying with her. We will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
4.0
(1)
I've worked with children over 8 years and continue to enjoy and learn from them ! I am an energetic and loving Paraeducator/ Nanny, creating a fun, stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for children. I am able to supervise up to three children. I enjoy participating in extra curricular activities outdoors, according to...
Iliana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Iliana was very professional throughout the interview process. She is warm and outgoing and relates well to kids of all ages. I did not rate here a 5 only because I did not have the opportunity to hire her and see her in action."
Lori N.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & 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)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"
Chris B.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$15-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, travel, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Caroline. I currently work at a tech start-up and in theatre but am also looking for occasional babysitting opportunities. I have many years of experience working with children in a variety of settings and ages from 4 months old to 12 years old. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to children...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual....
Leslie S.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paula, 29 y. o, I'm from Colombia, and I would love to share about my experience as a Nanny, Au pair and babysitter. I'm very passionate about my work and flexible and compassionate. In my free time I will be running, visiting with my friends or developing a new hobby!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Former Infant Qualified Au...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula is a wonderful childcare provider! She is warm, nurturing, and responsible. I always felt comfortable leaving my two kids (5 and 3 years old) with her. She is also great at helping to tidy up the apartment, which is much appreciated as a busy working mom! "
Jen F.
5.0
(3)
I am a well educated, hardworking, sincere and compassionate woman with a deep appreciation for family and the responsibilities that come along with caring and help others. After completing a bachelors of Visual Design at university in Colombia, and to work as a Visual Designer, I decided to look other opportunities and views of...
5.0
"Natalia is responsible and dependable. I had the opportunity to used her services and I'm very satisfied. She loves kids, she was very sweet with my baby, and I felt comfortable to leave my baby with her. I really recommend her, if you are looking for someone to...
Carolina R.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jacqueline is an incredibly proactive caregiver and would be an invaluable team member for any family. She is flexible and easy going, reliable and creative, and above all, is engaging and warm with our child. She always maintained an ideal balance of exciting...
Allison M.
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Ridgefield Park, NJ
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
Alivia A.
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!
- Care member
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.
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.
Destiny J.
5.0
Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was always there
- Lisa B.
Additional Mother's Helper Services
Mother's Helper Articles
14 Women’s History Month activities for kids that teach and empower
March 3rd, 2025 There’s more to March than wintery weather and St. Patrick’s Day. The month is also when we celebrate Women’s History Month, and it’... Read more
How to get CPR and first-aid certified
March 27th, 2024 It’s not fun to think about emergencies. But as much as you hope they’ll never happen, you do have to be prepared. CPR and first-aid are things ... Read more
Best exercises for kids (ages 5-12 years old)
February 12th, 2025 Kids need designated time each day to get out their wiggles and bump their heartbeats up a notch. According to the ... Read more
International Women’s Day for kids: How to explain the holiday to children of all ages
February 27th, 2025 Try this quick experiment with your kids: Without any context, ask them to name a handful of historic figures they’ve learned about recently in school. ... Read more
FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, 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 $23.00.