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Shani W.

Forest Hills, NY

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have been babysitting children, from as young as 3 months old until middle school, since I was a very young age. I have been a mothers helper, counselor, babysitter, and tutor. I have also worked with children with varying disabilities. I am a recent graduate from Nursing school and a registered nurse. I am fun, caring, and...
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Skylar D.

(Nanny)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been nannying for 8 years alongside my writing career. It's taught me patience, communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 27 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am present, creative, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you and...

Yewebdar T. says "Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual...

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Jaclyn M.

Fun Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...

Chris B. says "Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Isha L.

Top Notch Tutor, Professional Nanny And Family Assistant!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Destiny J.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...

Lisa B. says "Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was always there"

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Emily W.

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Emily and I am currently relocating to NYC! I have been working with kids for about 15 years and started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mother's helper. Since then, I have: babysat, interned at an elementary school, worked as a lifeguard for 6 summers, student taught in Rwanda, Africa, and taught...
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Paula R.

Paula

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Paula, 29 y. o, I'm from Colombia, and I would love to share about my experience as a Nanny, Au pair and babysitter. I'm very passionate, flexible and compassionate. In my free time I will be running, visiting with my friends or developing a new hobby! QUALIFICATIONS - Former Infant Qualified Au Pair. - First...

Jen F. says "Paula is a wonderful childcare provider! She is warm, nurturing, and responsible. I always felt comfortable leaving my two kids (5 and 3 years old) with her....

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Lisa B.

Experienced Part-time Sitter Available In New York, NY

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have worked as a baby sitter and mother's helper since I was old enough to take on that responsibility, working with families in my synagogue and community, and I was a youth services librarian at Brooklyn Public Library for four years (until 2019). I love playing games with children and helping them learn in a cooperative...

Caroline D. says "Lisa watched over my 7 year old son after school. She was great: genuinely enjoyed playing with him, kept him busy with both indoor and outdoor...

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Eleni L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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Samantha N.

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am 23 years old and I have tons of experience babysitting. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. My experience with children has led me to know I want to become a teacher! I have experience with children from infancy thru pre-teens. I also have two younger sisters and have been my Mom's "mother's...

Shannon G. says "Samantha has been my after school babysitter since January 2018. Samantha is very dependable has become like a big sister to my girls. She loves them...

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Maribel V.

Bayside, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I'm currently working in a school and I would be available to work part time in the early afternoon and evenings as well as on the weekends. I have 2 daughters who are recent college grads and I am looking for part time work. I am a homeowner, and a housewife, who also works for the NYC Dept of Education for about 18 years. I'm...

Simone T. says "We were in town for my brother's wedding and hired Maribel to babysit our then 19 month old for 2 days. The first day was a trial period and our son...

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Crystal M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Naomi B.

New York, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As the oldest child in my family, childcare has always come naturally to me. I began babysitting when I was just 10 years old, and over the years I've gained extensive experience caring for children of all ages. From keeping toddlers entertained with creative activities to helping with homework and bedtime routines, I've...
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Kayla B.

Reliable Babysitter With RBT & Camp Counselor Experience

Brooklyn, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
I'm a reliable babysitter and Registered Behavior Technician with experience supporting children on the autism spectrum. I've also worked as an art camp counselor, classroom helper, and family sitter. I'm patient, attentive, and love keeping kids smiling and engaged through various fun activities. I'm CPR + First Aid certified...
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Caroline T.

Babysitter/Tutor/Mother's Helper

New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Caroline and I'm 24 years old, living in Tribeca. I have been a babysitter since I was 12-13 years old. I have 3 brothers, so I am used to a crazy and entertaining household. I graduated 2 and a half years ago from Gettysburg College. I currently work a 9-5 but I would really love to pick up some extra work during the...
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Mary G.

New York, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Mary, and I am passionate about childcare and education. I have degrees in music education and special education, and have 8 years of teaching experience in both. Aside from teaching music and giving lessons, I love to work nanny/mother's helper positions. My approach is warm, energetic, and based on...
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Naoka T.

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. I come from a large family and started as a mother's helper at age 8 to identical twins and did so after school until age 11 with two more children in the family. That made it quite easy to transition into my favorite role as aunt with my three nieces. Over age 16 I've had five years of...
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Katie B.

Music Teacher With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Ridgewood, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
As the oldest child in my family, I've been helping to take care of children for as long as I can remember. However, I've been working with children professionally since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper, watching a 7-year-old and his 3-year-old brother, while their mother worked from home. Over the years I...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Forest Hills, NY

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

Skylar D.

Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is...

- Yewebdar T.

Jaclyn M.

Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!

- Chris B.

Danyele J.

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...

- Juli D.

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 Forest Hills, NY. 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 $10.00.

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