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Amanda D.
Cranford, NJ
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
From a young age I was a mother's helper and then a babysitter. I have experience with children from 5 months to 6 years old.
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
One of my most fulfilling accomplishments in life was to raise two boys who have become polite, well adjusted young men. There is nothing more important to me than that. I understand that your children are precious to you and would be my honor to help you watch over them. I have many years of experience with newborns, toddlers...
Lorraine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring! The children loved her"
Donna B.
5.0
(1)
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....
Taryya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
*I am looking for work on the West side in Manhattan, NYC. I am taking classes in the city and would like to commute directly to work after.*
I am South Orange based and can still work locally. However I am prioritizing afternoon work in NYC.
I love performing, telling stories and outdoor activities. The more sun the better!...
Sohailla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Our family will be forever indebted to Sohailla for enabling our extended adventure in Hawaii. She cared for my high-energy 4 and 8 year old boys every weekday morning for two weeks while my husband and I worked remotely- taking them to the pool, playing outdoor...
April Y.
Kaela H.
Stirling, NJ
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
[7/11/23 Update] I just welcomed my first child in late April, so I am looking for a position as an assistant or to help with errands so I can still care for my daughter.
I have been professionally babysitting/nannying for over 15 years now. I have 2 younger brothers, so I have always had a hand in child care from a young age....
Kaela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaela is very responsible and professional."
Jess P.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and personable
I like working with kids because of their curiosity and enthusiasm
I started working with kids when I was 12 as a mother's helper. That turned into camp counselor, eventually babysitter, and then nanny.
In my spare time, I like to watch Netflix, go for walks,...
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology either in fall 2024 or 2025 and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I currently babysit for two...
Alissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."
Jonaliza C.
I am a professional who enjoys the simple things in life from church on Sundays to quality time with family and friends. I am dependable, enthusiastic, caring, and hard-working. To me, life is more fun beyond television; I love to read, cook, and bake. I also enjoy walks and yoga. I look forward to supporting vibrant families as...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
I have been caring for all age children for over 12 years and love being around kids. I have a 16 and 14-year-old of my own and have a lot of experience and references who would be happy to chat with you to fill you in about me. Looking for some hours to fill my early part of the day helping out a mom who needs some free time to...
Kristi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Melynda J.
Metuchen, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire
My name is Melynda and I am a wonderfully happy, outgoing, kind and personable. I am looking for work as a mothers helper, babysitter, elderly care helper, errand runner, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I need a full time position, but am also willing to help out as needed on nights or weekends. I love people and I have...
Melynda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Ben C.
Mountainside, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
29 Year Old Male Babysitter, Tutor, Helper, Facilitator, And Therapist
My name is Ben and I am offering services as a full or part-time babysitter, tutor, family helper/facilitator and/or therapist at this time. In addition to formal training in mental health counseling and childhood development, I have thorough experience working will children and adolescents of all ages in the home, classroom,...
Ben can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Erundina B.
Woodbridge, NJ
$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Linda and mom of two successful young women. I lost my job in March and decided to be a Nanny/Mother's helper. I have over 30 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Love assisting children reach developmental milestones via reading, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, etc. Willing to...
Erundina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jasielina, everyone calls me Jay. I've worked in child care for 10 years. I started off volunteering my summers at my local daycare where I was a teacher's helper with babies and toddlers. From there I went on to paid babysitting for an agency for children 4 months old to 16 years old. After that I was a full time...
Jasielina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Nadinne R.
Newark, NJ
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Nadinne, I am a very respectful person, very kind, I offer childcare and domestic services and I take care of or take or walk dogs,
I am studying to be a teacher, I love teaching and sharing with children, I have been taking care of my two nieces for almost a year, and since I was very little I have always...
Nadinne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Hii! I am looking to babysit tiny humans as they make me smile and feel alive. Caregiving has been a part of my day-to-day life for a long time and I love it. I find so much joy in being a child's positive mentor. I enjoy playing hide and seek, board games, and also doing arts and crafts like coloring and painting. Along with...
Saniyiah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have experience working as a nanny, baby sitter and mothers helper to families with kids ranging from newborn - 14 years old. I have worked individually with each age group from caring for newborns to working on homework to going to extra curricular activities. I am hard working and dedicated to providing an atmosphere where a...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allison P.
Summit, NJ
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a college student always ready to work, improve myself, and my skills daily. I am eager to learn new things around me and I have always been really good with children. I have two younger siblings who I helped my parents raise, so you can say I have experience with kids. I have also had many babysitting jobs and mommy helper...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
I am available as a mother helper. In this busy climate working and juggling a family is very stressful. I can provide an extra hand whenever it's needed.
Madison F.
Colonia, NJ
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Babysitter, Have Years Of Experience, Don't Drive But Willing To Get Reliable Transportation
20 years old urgently looking for a nanny and or babysitting job.
10 years of experience as a mothers helper and on my own, 5 years of childcare experience paid. Can watch kids aged 3 months all the way till the age of 14 years old. Would prefer a job that doesn't require driving kids for time being with no drivers license or...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ
Lorraine D.
5.0
Very caring! The children loved her
- Donna B.
Taryya E.
5.0
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 Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Lucy S.
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 adding a day at the last minute)....
- Jessica F.
Sohailla M.
5.0
Sohailla was our sitter for a few months, looking after our three children aged 9, 7, and 5 after school. Her responsibilities included picking them up, assisting with homework, and preparing snacks. The kids loved her, and so did we. Sohailla was attentive, playful, and responsible. We wouldn't...
- Stephanie T.
Kaela H.
5.0
We recently interviewed Kaela for a role and found her to be warm, professional, personable and very experienced. Unfortunately the logistics didn't match up for our family's needs but we wish we could work with her and another family would be lucky to have the chance!
- Alex W.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Cranford, 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, NJ in May, 2024?
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 $10.00.