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Marie M.

Bloomfield, NJ

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Tiana P.

Flexible Days Babysitter

Riverdale, NJ

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Tiana. I'm a graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor's degree in Business, I have several years of experience working with children and families in a variety of roles. I'm comfortable providing transportation to and from activities, assisting with homework, and planning fun, engaging...
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Irma M.

Hawthorne, NJ

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Irma, I'm fully vaccinated including the booster shot.. I've been taking care of children for over 10 years. I worked as a Traders Assistant for 23 years. I left 20 years ago to care for my then 3-year-old daughter. I've been a nanny to kids ages 6 months to teens.. I've been a mother's helper, after school...
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Chloe M.

Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Mother's Helper

West Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Chloe. I am 18 years old and I have experience working with children. I have babysat before for a family on my street and I've worked as a camp counselor at 4-h. I've also volunteered at several schools. I am very patient, funny, and friendly and I love talking to and playing with kids! I'm currently a college student...
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Aminta P.

Part Time Care Available

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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
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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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Danyele J.

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

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 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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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
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Mischa C.

Mothers Helper

Ridgewood, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Mischa, a dedicated mother's helper with over 8 years of experience supporting busy families. My goal is to make your home life a little easier by taking care of the small but important tasks that keep everything running smoothly. I specialize in light housekeeping, including resetting the kitchen and living room,...

TRICCIA Q. says "Mischa is fantastic! She is warm, kind and extremely caring. She is always punctual, professional and has made me feel comfortable from the start. Not...

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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

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

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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Maria R.

Childcare

Ridgefield Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lorraine D.

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

Westfield, NJ

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

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Renee R.

Morning Helper

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! my name is Renee, I am reliable, organized and a non-smoker that loves taking care children of all ages. I have extensive experience and can assure you I will take care of your child as if my own. I am presently a full-time nanny/house manager for a wonderful family (please see my weekend availability schedule) I will do...

Erin K. says "Renee is so great! She is so natural with our baby and can easily soothe and comfort her. I was very nervous leaving our baby the first few times but Renee...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Crystal M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.

Anna W. says "Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how to bring a...

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

  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Aminta P.

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...

- Michelle W.

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.

Ariel J.

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....

- Christal L.

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 Fairfield, 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 $35.00.

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