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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
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:
CPR
First Aid
I have 7 years of experience with pet and babysitting. I began as a mothers helper when I was younger in 2016 for one family. Shortly afterwards, I began babysitting for another family of three children in my neighborhood on and off from 2016 to 2021. In summer of 2021, I was a sitter for two girls 5 days a week for six weeks. I...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kiamira B.
Piscataway, NJ
$22-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello
If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper, keep reading. I am a 23-year-old criminal justice B. A. 7 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, and sleep training. Some of my best qualities are...
Kiamira can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."
Gina T.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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.
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$10-35/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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview. Looking forward to having her help me with my son! "
Teresa D.
4.9
(9)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Raye. 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, in the local YMCA, other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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...
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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
"She has lovingly cared for my son for 3 years. She is compassionate, dependable and loves to be outdoors. She has the energy to keep up with my son, creative with art projects and is genuine in her devotion to letting children explore and grow in a healthy...
Jessica M.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
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.
Dana B.
Jersey City, NJ
$30-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Nanny Extraordinaire: A Professional Approach To High-End Childcare
5.0
(2)
With over 10 years of experience as a nanny, mother's helper, house manager, and personal/executive assistant, I bring a unique and multifaceted skill set to the table. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Baruch College, I have a strong foundation in effective communication and administrative assistance. My...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a father of twin infant boys, finding the right nanny is critical for our family. Enter - Dana. She’s an A+ nanny that was an asset to our family. She’s enthusiastic about teaching the kids, and works proactively. "
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Sydney K.
New York, NY
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sydney, and I am a recent grad with 8+ years of babysitting experience. I was a competitive dancer my whole life so I babysat many of the younger girls I danced with and have many credible references from those experiences. I have also worked as a mother's helper for 5 children in virtual school while their...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was amazing with our girls. We needed a sitter last minute and we were able to touch base with her. Our girls took to her really fast. She showed up on time, played and interacted with the children from the get go. The next morning our eldest went on and on...
Stacey W.
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.
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
(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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, 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)
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:
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, 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.
Kudirat H.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
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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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ
Kiamira B.
5.0
Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone.
- Gina T.
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
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.
Jenna G.
5.0
Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview. Looking forward to having her help me with my son!
- Teresa D.
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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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ in January, 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.