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Mother of three grown kids all in the medical field have experience with special needs , special challenges and training. Looking forward to meeting a great family who are in need of a helping hand with any tidying up house laundry cleaning, cooking or just simply arts and crafts with the children. Also a PET lover at heart.
Wandalis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children and I love what I do. I started babysitting next door to help as a mother's helper. I went on to care for children in my neighborhood, , other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog of my own. I babysit for local...
Rachelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Raye took care of my 10-month old son for a few weeks when I was in between childcare. Raye was wonderful with my son managing his schedule with ease and playing with and interacting with him all day. You can tell that she definitely is very experience with...
Caitlin C.
Christine P.
Wharton, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative & Engaged Caretaker Provides Learning And Laughter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years experience with childcare, starting as a mother's helper at 11 years old, becoming a sought-after babysitter through my teen years, nannying in college, watching friends' and family's children, and recent experience as a full-time nanny. I have CPR and First Aid training for children and infants.
I worked...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in all her interactions with them. We feel totally confident leaving the babies with her and they're always exhausted by the...
Shawn C.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is such a good nanny! Really patient, she loves to entertain the kids and play! She also cooks very well, and I had a great experience with her taking care of my baby! I can say: she is a special person"
Thamires F.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Renee, I am reliable, organized and a non-smoker that loves taking care children of all ages. I have extensive experience and can assure you I will take care of your child as if my own. I am presently a full-time nanny/house manager for a wonderful family (please see my weekend availability schedule) I will do...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Renee is absolutely wonderful. My kids felt at home with her within 5 minutes of meeting her and still ask for her often. I very highly recommend her - and I am pretty picky :)"
Liz M.
Stacey D.
Denville, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as
caring, creative, energetic and enthusiastic
I like working with kids because no two days are the same, I teach them life lessons and useful skills, I can share
my experiences and knowledge with children and because children are creative and imaginative.
I'm looking for a job that allows me
to...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Catie, and I am a rising junior at the University of Maryland home for the summer. I am interested in part-time work as a mother's helper or babysitter. I have access to a car and I am able to help out with pets, cleaning, errands, grocery shopping, and meal prep!
Catherine Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Natalie F.
Boonton, NJ
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I enjoy watching children. I started being a mothers helper when I was about 13 for three kids. I have 13 younger cousins that I have so much fun playing with. I am thinking about going into the teaching career for younger children because I do enjoy playing with them and I get along good with all ages.
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Giavanna. I'm 23 years old and last year I graduated from Lehigh with a dual degree in Psychology focusing on Child Development and Public Health! I am currently receiving my masters from NYU in Mental Health Counseling. In high school, I babysat a newborn and his older brother on the weekends and during the week,...
Giavanna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Tiana. I graduated from FIU last year & have my bachelor's in business. I am from originally from Wayne, NJ. I have had 2 babysitting job throughout high school providing transportation to activities as well as homework help and planned activities to. I was a mothers helper right before covid, changing diapers,...
Tiana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Isabella, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers and am studying psychology. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I can prepare meals, clean, change diapers, put the kids to bed, and have the ability to create fun and engaging activities.
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Micaela A.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
2.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Micaela. I am a public elementary music teacher in Morris County.
I love to play music and anything to do with the arts.
I started out as a mother's helper at about 15 with family and very quickly decided to pursue babysitting as a job and it has been a great experience
I have nearly 10 years experience...
Micaela can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, energetic, and imaginative; and I enjoy working with children because I am helping to shape their mind through educational and imaginative play. I started working with children when I was in high school (just over 10 years ago) and I have experience caring for varied age groups...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have four year half of formal babysitting experience working with a family as their mother's helper, I was responsible for taking care of both their newborn and their 3-year-old toddler, as well as some light house chores and family management tasks. I also have six cousins ranging ages 2-10 that I have babysat for many time...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
I have worked with children for 25 years:
- mother's helper/babysitter in high school
- nanny throughout college and beyond
- elementary school teacher for the last 8 years
I have experience working with infants up to 15 years of age
Responsibilities have included:
Pick up from school/activities/vacation homes
Light meal...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Katherine S.
Lincoln Park, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a happily married 44-year-old mother of two, was a stay at home mom for the first 5 years and loved every minute of it. I went back to work for five years as a medical receptionist while babysitting on the side. I have a background in customer service working in Hotels and medical Offices. Nothing makes me happier than...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Kat is extremely neat, clean and caring!
Kat watched over my One year old daughter. She was great at entertaining her and keeping her occupied. She put her down for naps each day and followed our families schedule.
Kat would drive Valerie to the public library...
Christina D.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Charlotte M.
Madison, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte is the most reliable, kind and responsible person I have had the pleasure of knowing and would recommend her in all her endeavors-- childcare related or otherwise."
Zach D.
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
(8)
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: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter likes spending time with her. She is also great with dogs. She really does a great job with my daughter. She started watching her around 10 months - she is almost 2 now. I feel safe leaving my house, daughter, and dog in Victoria's hands when I go out."
Jill Y.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Rockaway, NJ
Rachelle W.
5.0
Raye has worked with our family full time for over a year, and we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with her. She watches our eighteen month old son daily, and he adores her. She is kind hearted, fun, and active with him. She takes him to library classes and playgrounds...
- Care member
Christine P.
5.0
CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in all her interactions with them. We feel totally confident leaving the babies with her and they're always exhausted by the time we get home from all the...
- Shawn C.
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.
Renee R.
5.0
Renee is so great! She is so natural with our baby and can easily soothe and comfort her. I was very nervous leaving our baby the first few times but Renee has me totally at ease and I know she's being well taken care of. I'd highly recommend Renee!
- Erin K.
Katherine S.
5.0
Kat is extremely neat, clean and caring!
Kat watched over my One year old daughter. She was great at entertaining her and keeping her occupied. She put her down for naps each day and followed our families schedule.
Kat would drive Valerie to the public library to attend story hour each week. We...
- Christina D.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ in February, 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 $20.00.