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Jamie R.

Astoria, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Jamie and I'd love to take care of your little ones. I've lived in Astoria for 7 years and taken care of children of all ages. I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and fun. I love to be silly and play with kids on the floor. I have nieces and nephews that I get to take care of but they don't live in the...
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Maya C.

Astoria, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello! I am a 25-year-old paralegal working in Boston. I am available on week nights after 5:30 p.m. and I have general weekend availability. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and worked at day camps during high school and college. I've worked as a tutor with children ages five to 17 in a variety of subjects. I would be...
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Mackenzie B.

Creative, Outdoorsy, And Available To Nanny/babysit For The Summer!

Astoria, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Mackenzie and I am available to nanny over the summer. I use my background in theater to use play, imagination, and creativity to interact with kids. I believe I can learn from them as much as they can learn from me. I'd describe my personality as curious, honest, evolving I like working with kids because...
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Rosa G.

Happy Sitter And Productive Personality To Any Age

Astoria, NY

1.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality active, happy productive I like working with kids because I love children and I think children are the most important way to learn about anything in this world I'm looking for a job as nanny /, mother's helper/, babysitter I started working with kids when 2001 In my spare time, I like to read,...
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Lisa B.

Experienced Part-time Sitter Available In New York, NY

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...

Caroline D. says "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...

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Emily W.

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Crystal M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Crystal, and I am 36 years old. I have a 17-year-old son. In the past 20 years of my life I have cared for children of all ages from newborn through teen years. I am extremely patient and loving. I would be a great nanny/caregiver/Mommy helper; I am reliable, dedicated and love children. I also have a BA in child...

Natalie R. says "Crystal has been working for me since November 2013 and we love her. Even on the weekends my girls ask me all the time "when is Crystal coming?" I...

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Destiny J.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Lisa B. says "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"

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Maria R.

Childcare

Ridgefield Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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.

Care Member says "Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his safety....

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Maribel V.

Bayside, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...

Simone T. says "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...

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Skylar D.

(Nanny)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been nannying for 8 years alongside my writing career. It's taught me patience, communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 27 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am present, creative, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you and...

Yewebdar T. says "Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual...

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Robyn M.

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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.

Rebekah M. says "We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun...

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Angela C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Elizabeth R. says "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...

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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...

Anne B. says "Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need...

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Isha L.

Top Notch Tutor, Professional Nanny And Family Assistant!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am an certified newborn care specialist and nanny. I will work together with you as a team to ensure that your kids receive the best care possible. I am a self-starter and I promise to make your life easier. I will keep your kids engaged and entertained by reading aloud to them, taking them out on adventures to explore the...

Nicole G. says "Isha has been my daughter's babysitter/nanny since she was three weeks old (she is currently 13 months old.) She is kind, patient, reliable, smart, and...

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Aminta P.

Part Time Care Available

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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...

Michelle W. says "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...

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Eleni L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi! I've been working with kids since I was 13, starting as a mother's helper and now with over a decade of experience as a nanny. I've worked with newborns through preteens, including siblings and kids of all abilities, and have experience in infant/toddler classes and newborn night care. I'm hands-on, patient, and love to be...

Care Member says "Eleni was amazing with my 4 year old daughter. She is patient and engaging and really took my shy kid right out of her shell. I couldn't recommend her...

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Paula R.

Paula

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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, 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 Pair. - First...

Jen F. says "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....

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Danyele J.

Young Yet Experienced Baby Sitter For Children Of All Ages. Available Weekends And Some Weeknights.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Juli D. says "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...

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Carlie V.

Caring, Creative Carlie: Your Trusted Family Helper!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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 assistant for one family. Currently, I work in the non-profit sector as an Education Supervisor, overseeing tutoring services for...

Care Member says "Awesome with children of all ages and added bonus of being a tutor! We used both services and were very impressed. "

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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 1.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Astoria, NY are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Lisa B.

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...

- Caroline D.

Crystal M.

Crystal has been working for me since November 2013 and we love her. Even on the weekends my girls ask me all the time "when is Crystal...

- Natalie R.

Destiny J.

Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was...

- Lisa B.

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

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 4 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

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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.

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