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Grace G.

Senior Helper

Cedar Grove, NJ

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$20/hr
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I wanted to introduce myself as a stay at home mother of two teens. For many years, in my professional life, I was an Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, who thrived in a busy day to day environment. Multi tasking brings me great joy and I am seeking to put that...
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Delaney B.

Kind And Energetic Sitter With Years Of Experience

Cedar Grove, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
My name is Delaney and I am currently seeking a part time position preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I love being outdoors and doing fun activities. I am comfortable with meal prep, homework help, and light tidying up. I have a background in first aid and CPR as I previously attended nursing school before changing...
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Toni G.

Experienced Childcare Provider

South Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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....

Amanda M. says "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...

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Jenna G.

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Teresa D. says "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....

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Taryya E.

Here To Help You And Your Family!

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Robin G.

Fun & Reliable Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper

Pine Brook, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....

Amarylis B. says "Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have...

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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Jessica F. says "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...

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Robyn M.

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Leticia M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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!...

Jessica P. says "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...

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Jil M.

Nutley, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Empty Nest Mom to a college student. I taught preschool and then worked with children with developmental disabilities for years. Private nanny for 4 years. Currently part time, but looking for more hours weekdays/ date nights or weekends. Preferred ages are newborn to 12m. ALL baby needs (laundry, bottles, food prep/purée,...
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Gabriella A.

Nutley, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Gabriella and I am a third-year, fourth-grade teacher in Summit, NJ. I have been working with children in many different capacities such as a mother's helper, babysitter, teacher, and tutor since I was in high school. As a caregiver, I describe myself as patient, energetic, and responsible. I'm available to either...
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Emily C.

About Emily

Montclair, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...
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Marie M.

Bloomfield, NJ

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I work in HongKong for one year as a domestic helper. I worked with family with two kids age 7 and 8 years old both boys. I cooked, light house chores, take and pick up the kids to school. I take them out to play outside and help them for bathing.
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Ashley I.

Date-Night, Weekday Afternoon & Night, Mother's Helper

Wayne, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I've been casually babysitting for families since I was 15-years-old. I have taken care of family friend's children, families with four boys under the age of 11, and even kids of celebrities. I can handle a lot!
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Coral B.

Mothers Helper

Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I work in healthcare right now. I have been a camp counselor for various ages. I very good around kids I have loved always working with them I am a very enthusiastic and energetic person looking to help with a family.
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Ashley F.

Reliable And Fun Sitter

Fair Lawn, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Ashley! I have over 10 years experience in childcare. I have been a mothers helper, camp counselor, weekend nanny, and a babysitter. I have worked with children that were as little as 10 months to 15 years old. I'm reliable, hard working, energetic, bilingual (English and Spanish), educated, trustworthy, and...
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Agne B.

Parents' Helper

Little Falls, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Agne. I'm 28 years old. My first job was in kindergarten then I was 16. I learn a lot about kids and that you always must be creative. Need to be active and fun. Kids don't like to be boring. After this I moved to Italy and I started to be tutor for 2-15years old kids. I teach them Italian- English and again I...
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Alyssa L.

East Hanover, NJ

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old soon to be registered nurse. I have a past degree in Biology and soon will have my Nursing degree. I have been babysitting in a variety of capacities for the past 9 years. I have been a full time nanny for an infant, a part time nanny for a family with 3 boys under 5, a mother's helper for a newborn,...
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Kenia M.

Babysitter/Nanny/Helper In Glen Ridge!

Glen Ridge, NJ

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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Experienced Childcare Provider Seeking Full-Time Position (Infants to Toddlers) Hello! I'm currently looking for a full-time position in childcare, ideally caring for infants to toddlers. I bring over 10 years of hands-on experience and am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young...
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Michelle M.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Michelle, I am 29 and located near Lyndhurst NJ. I have my Masters in Elementary Education as well as a TOSD certification. Currently, I am an Assistant Director at a childcare center. I have over 10 years of childcare experience. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in a variety of different...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of July 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Cedar Grove, NJ

Mother's Helpers in Cedar Grove, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Toni G.

Toni has currently been watching my Toddler for nearly a year. She is incredibly flexible and has never called out short notice. Not...

- Amanda M.

Jenna G.

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...

- Teresa D.

Taryya E.

Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is...

- Tyesha P.

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 2 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 $17.50.

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