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Ligia P.

A Dominican Happy Girl

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello!! I am 28 years old. I'm interested on the job, I have more than 3 years of experience as nanny. I'm very Communicative, flexible, patient, honest, dedicated, empathetic, social, respectful, and independent person, I am very easy to get along with and responsible. Strong driver - NJ and MD driver license....
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Lorraine D.

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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...

Donna B. says "Very caring! The children loved 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Ariel and I'm 32years old, and I have been taking care of kids for the majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I've taken care of many of my younger family members, and I have professionally worked at a daycare center, Ben S. Daycare Center in Montclair, for all four years of my college education. I am currently...

Christal L. says "Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm. Recently, I was...

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Erika M.

Nanny/ Babysitter/ Mother's Helper Available

Staten Island, NY

4.6(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am a 39-year-old mother of one wonderful 14-year-old girl now a 9th grader and she is the love of my life! I have over 13+ years of experience as a nanny. I can provide excellent verifiable reference available. I am seeking work ideally in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Manhattan. I am a hands on individual who enjoys arts and...

Care Member says "We had a trial run with Erika and she was excellent. The moment she stepped in, she was professional and definitely showed a high standard of care. "

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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology 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 have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Selena H.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Selena. A young married working mom, looking to make another moms day to day a little easier! Being a mom and a private Chef, I am very comfortable with all childcare needs including Meal Prep for the whole family, light Cleaning, Homework, outdoor & indoor activities, Tutoring, Potty Training, Art & Crafts, Music,...

Frances L. says "I recently had the pleasure of hiring Selena to care for my two pre-teen children (11 and 14) while also preparing meals for our family. I couldn't be...

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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Sharon C.

Mother's Helper.

Carteret, NJ

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$20/hr
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.
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Anyi C.

Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Union, NJ

from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, I'm looking for a part- time or full time position. I over 10+years of childcare experience with all ages. I'm fun and creative. I love outdoor actives, I also like cooking, doing puzzles, drawing, reading, playdates, hide and seek, etc. In my time with the kids I am always willing to estimulate their...
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Molly M.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hoboken, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Molly and I am a junior at the University of Delaware and am looking for a babysitting/mother helper/nanny job for the semester. Over the past winter and summer breaks, I have had the opportunity to be a nanny and mother's helper to two families. Over winter break, I was a mother's helper for a newborn...
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Anna G.

Meet Anna

Iselin, NJ

from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Anna and I am from Iselin, NJ. I have had care giving experience with children of all ages (newborn to 12+). I began at the age of 14 as a mothers' helper and continued on to become a professional caregiver. I am a non-smoking 22-year-old with my own transportation and a clean driving record. I have a wonderful...
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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 Live-in/out 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...
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Blake V.

Glen Ridge, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as kind, confident, and charismatic I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mothers helper! In my spare time, I like to read, play lacrosse, shop and hang out with my friends!
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Isabella M.

Springfield, NJ

from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 9 years of experience including babysitting, after school assistance, being a mothers helper, and working at daycare. I am always happy to assist in household chores as well!
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Madeleine F.

New York, NY

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Madeleine! I'm 30 years old, an Ivy League graduate, and currently living in NYC where I work as an HR professional for a fitness brand. Originally from Central New York, I began babysitting at 11 as a mother's helper, and by 12, I was regularly caring for a family with six kids throughout high school and college. During...
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Ariel G.

Trained Engineer And Experienced Sitter

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
From starting as a mother's helper at the age of 12, I have always loved caring for children. My goal is to support them in their daily lives, whether that be through tutoring, or sitting. In addition to being a mother's helper for a number of years, I have babysat children for more than 10 years and am excited to understand how...
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Meghan C.

Part-Time Care Giver

New York, NY

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am currently a freshman at Bucknell University. I am pursuing a career in Business Analytics with a minor in Art Entrepreneurship. I love kids, I have a younger sister I have taken care of all my life, and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I took a babysitting course in my local town and am CPR certified. I have watched...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Lorraine D.

Very caring! The children loved her

- Donna B.

Robyn M.

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...

- Rebekah M.

Gilma P.

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...

- Anne 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 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 Elizabeth, 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 $23.00.

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