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Julia K.

Making A Positive Impact On Children's Lives

Cranbury, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Looking for someone reliable and always on time? Look no more! Hi! My name is Julia and I'm 28 years old located in East Windsor NJ. I have over 10+ years experience working with kids, starting from high school! I worked as head recreational coach for 7 years at Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy teaching ages 1 - 16 years, here I...
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Serena A.

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State...

Maura P. says "Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena...

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Skylar L.

Nanny

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm looking for some extra work this summer! I am working with a family Monday-Wednesday 9-5 and occasional Fridays, but looking for someone who needs anytime in the evenings those days (I am more than happy to go from their house to yours) and any time Thursdays. Essentially whenever I'm not with my regular family! I also would...

Iris Mar I. says "We are very happy to share our experience having Skylar take care of our 7 month old for about 4 months. She was one of the few people on care.com that...

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Zoe S.

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Englishtown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...

Renate S. says "Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have...

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Melissa A.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Since I was 13, I have been acting as a caregiver to younger children. Aside from many care. com babysitting / nanny jobs, over the past 10 years I have assisted my cousin in watching and raising their children since they were 6 months old. Aside from this, as a High school graduate I have taken two years of the working with...

Former Member A. says "Melissa has been my life saver with her flexibility and being there to always get my kids when I couldn't. She is dependable, punctual, and super...

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Jennifer C.

Hightstown, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello my name is Jennifer. I'm 33 years old. I have 2 boys of my own, ages 9 and 7. As a mom myself know how hectic life can get, looking for a mommy helper position while doing what I know best for a little extra income. I'm pretty flexible. Also CPR certified. Feel free to contact me with any additional question or concerns.
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Kaitlin B.

Pediatric Nurse

Freehold, NJ

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
30-year-old nurse with almost 9 years of one on one home care experience , I have nannied for about 5. I have handled all ages from a few days / weeks old all the way up to late teens. I have done weekend , overnight and consistent day time schedules. I have been in situations where I ran the household and every task while...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of employing kaitlyn as a driver for a period of six months. During this time, she consistently demonstrated exceptional...

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Jenna S.

Skillman, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...

Norman G. says "Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would...

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Lauren S.

Somerville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
36-year-old professional in Somerville. Laid off from my corporate gig in the spring, taking a bit of a pivot and gotten back into childcare. In my previous life I considered myself an Operations guru, but currently enjoying the title of kid entertainer/wrangler/friend. Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through...

Tiffany K. says "Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and...

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Lisa B.

Babysitter Available !

Freehold, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello ! Are you attending a wedding or special event? Do you needing babysitting for date nights, when school's closed for holiday breaks, or summer? I'm a special education paraprofessional in the Jackson school district for 17 yrs. I've worked morning & afternoon child care in the district & summer childcare and ESY (extended...

Care Member says "Lisa was reliable and a great caretaker for children.. ages ranging from 3-10yrs old. She took initiative to setup spaces and clean up spaces. She...

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Leidy A.

Parents Helper!

Somerville, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a a positive and trustworthy care giver with over 20 years experience. I am hands on and happy to assist with any help needed, laundry, house cleaning.. you name it! Being around children has always brought me joy. I hope I can become the helper your family needs!
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Rebecca V.

Babysitter/Nanny/Mothers Helper/ Dog Sitter

Morganville, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Becca V from Morganville, NJ Hi! I have been a nanny/babysitter for the same family for the past three years, after school and Saturdays and full time in the summer. When I started the boy was 4 and the girl was 7. The little boy had a developmental disorder and speech delay and I was a integral part of his speech therapy, so...
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Shoshana Z.

About Me!!

New Brunswick, NJ

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I am a Red Cross certified babysitter, CPR certified, and have almost 10 years of childcare experience. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, reliable, and kind I like working with kids because of their ability to find joy and beauty in the most simple things I'm looking for a job that fosters growth, encourages a positive...
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Mireya G.

Parents Helper

Raritan, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Mireya and I am a caring, reliable, and responsible person. As a mother of a beautiful daughter, I truly love working with young children especially helping them teach and grow. I have experienced it and know how to handle working with infants and toddlers. In my past I have worked with a 10-month-old baby and a...
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Emyn M.

Hazlet, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Emyn, I'm a soon to be college student looking for a summer job to be a nanny or mothers helper. For the past couple of years I have worked at Look What I Can Do in Shrewsbury, as a party assistant as well as working for their summer camps. I love to help celebrate children's birthdays and doing the summer camps...
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Zyleyma C.

Nanny/Babysitter/Family Assistant

Piscataway, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Zyleyma and I am a Music Business graduate from Berklee College of Music. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified and I have about 3 and half years of experience in the childcare field as a mother's helper/family assistant, nanny/babysitter, after school and summer camp counselor. I've had the opportunity to work with...
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Rebecca P.

Teacher And Summer Sitter

Trenton, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am currently a learning support teacher with a teaching certificate in elementary K-6. I taught Pre-K for 3 years as well as 2nd grade and have experience as a household manager/driver for large families as well as mothers helper for infants.
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Aishah C.

A Mom Helper 4 Other Moms

Titusville, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you a new mom? Or just overwhelmed & looking for help? Maybe just need a daye or girl's night out? Hello! My name is Aishah & I may be what you need. As a mother of two boys, I understand all the stress of being a parent. I am available for weekend, esrly mornings and night time help. I can assist with pickup and dropoffs,...
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Chloe K.

Pennington, NJ

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$18/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began working with children in 2013 as a mothers helper and part time babysitter. Since then I have been a long term nanny, worked before and aftercare for elementary aged children at the YMCA, and worked in the kids center at a local gym. I am patient, attentive and fun while making sure to prioritize the safety and well...
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Nicole F.

Old Bridge, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hello I'am Nicole I love working with kids. In my free time I do Pilates and spend time with my family. I started working with kids in highschool when I was apart of a preschool program and have interned as a teacher helper at a local elementary school. I also have two years paid experience as a before and afterschool counselor.
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  • 36 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Cranbury, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 36 listed mother's helpers

Serena A.

Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would...

- Maura P.

Skylar L.

We are very happy to share our experience having Skylar take care of our 7 month old for about 4 months. She was one of the few people on...

- Iris Mar I.

Zoe S.

Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very...

- Renate S.

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

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 Cranbury, NJ. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

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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