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Mother's helpers in Ridgewood, NY

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Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$35-45/hr3 yrs exp

Creative Cook And Household Helper

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After attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I began working in bakeries due to my culinary curiosities, as well as the kindred nature of food production and art creation. Since then, I've adapted to many different kitchen environments, such as bakery production to serving food, and am currently working part time...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Katie B.


Ridgewood, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Music Teacher With Over 10 Years Of Experience

As the oldest child in my family, I've been helping to take care of children for as long as I can remember. However, I've been working with children professionally since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper, watching a 7-year-old and his 3-year-old brother, while their mother worked from home. Over the years I...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Angela C.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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.

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Jacqueline J.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Boston University Graduate, Nanny/Babysitter

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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.

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Aminta P.


North Bergen, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Available

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, craft assistance, meal prep
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.

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Caroline L.


New York, NY

$26-40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Creative Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.

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Elizabeth T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz is so fun and passionate while taking care of our son. It's such a joy to hear his constant giggles when he's with her. She comes up with creative games and figures out ways to distract him when he is upset. We hired Liz during the pandemic, and we were...

Francisco V.

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Maribel V.


Bayside, NY

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently working in a school and I would be available to work part time in the early afternoon and evenings as well as on the weekends. I have 2 daughters who are recent college grads and I am looking for part time work. I am a homeowner, and a housewife, who also works for the NYC Dept of Education for about 18 years. I'm...
Maribel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We were in town for my brother's wedding and hired Maribel to babysit our then 19 month old for 2 days. The first day was a trial period and our son immediately warmed up to her. Her years of experience shines through in her comfort, ease and confidence around our...

Simone T.

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Lisa B.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Sitter Available In New York, NY

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.

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Emily W.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

CPR

First Aid

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Anne H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Kylie M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitting!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of childcare experience, many from families I met on Care! You can find many of their reviews on my profile. I have watched children ranging from infants to preteens for over 20 different families. I've been a full time nanny, an after school sitter, a mother's helper, and everything in between! I'm comfortable...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kylie is an excellent caregiver and I highly recommend her. She came to work with us as an afterschool sitter for our three kids (ages 12, 10, 6) and I'm not entirely sure how we ever functioned without her! Kylie is dependable, communicative, and flexible. She's...

Maura D.

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Maribel G.


Flushing, NY

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
Maribel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maribel is helping us with house cleaning and childcare once per week. We have known her for almost 2 years now and we couldn't have been happier with her. She is very meticulous in her work always leaving the house not only clean but also organized and looking...

Nikoletta V.

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Melanie R.


Astoria, NY

$18-25/hr

Future Creative Writing Teacher

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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,...

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Kudirat H.


New York, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and calm, and always willing to help out wherever needed. Over the years, I have been a regular helper for a total of nine families. I am confident in my ability to take great care of your...
Kudirat can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our experience with the babysitter who looked after our children was fantastic. She was exceptional in every way and put our minds at ease about leaving our kids in her care. Her punctuality, flexibility, knowledge, and affection towards our children were...

Tessy O.

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Allison M.


Valley Stream, NY

$23-60/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hello! I have been a Teacher for the past 11 years and a Tutor for the past 13 years. In addition to this, I have been a: Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Teacher, After School Program Assistant Teacher, After School Program Teacher and super-involved Aunt of 5 young children. I am: caring, creative, detail-oriented,...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Livia B.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter With RIE, Reggio, And Montessori Training Looking For Part-time Work!

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.

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Destiny J.


Bronx, NY

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Destiny Is So Professional & Caring! I LOVE HER"

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Camilla B.


New York, NY

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Taker, Excited For This New Role

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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Camilla took great care of my three boys. They were all happy staying with her. We will definitely hire her again!"

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Molly W.


Brooklyn, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

I am a reliable, energetic & highly experienced babysitter looking to provide part-time childcare for families in the NYC area. I've been regularly nannying for local families ever since moving to Brooklyn in fall 2021, caring for children as young as 15 mo. throughout their all-day routines. I have professional childcare...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Molly is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, creative, curious, open, patient, flexible, loving person! Her background in psychology and education makes her a perfect childcare candidate. She possesses all of the basic traits you would want in a childcare provider--...

Emily W.

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NY

Angela C.

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 it's only been a couple weeks!...

- Elizabeth R.

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.

Aminta P.

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 loving with our son. She sends us...

- Michelle W.

Caroline L.

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. We asked her to meet A a week ahead...

- Leslie S.

Elizabeth T.

5.0

There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend to both my husband and I. We trusted her without question, looked to her for advice and enjoyed our conversations when we had downtime from work....

- Lauren D.

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