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Linda H.

Grandmother-in-training

Newark, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
18 year Montclair resident, recently moved to Bloomfield. Looking to work as a babysitter / mother's helper a few days a week. Perfect for parents looking to go to the gym, shopping, meeting friends for coffee. I'm comfortable with pets too. Fully vaccinated as of 3/20/21, but will wear a mask inside.
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Maria R.

Childcare

Ridgefield Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Lorraine D.

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Eleni L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Natalia F.

Nanny And Personal Helper

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a well educated, hardworking, sincere and compassionate woman with a deep appreciation for family and the responsibilities that come along with caring and help others. After completing a bachelors of Visual Design at university in Colombia, and to work as a Visual Designer, I decided to look other opportunities and views of...

Carolina R. says "Natalia is responsible and dependable. I had the opportunity to used her services and I'm very satisfied. She loves kids, she was very sweet with my...

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Giacomina J.

Energetic And Responsible Sitter:)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Gia, and I am a current Musical Theatre and Directing student at Marymount Manhattan College who is on a gap year! I have been working in childcare as a mother's helper, babysitter, tutor, and nanny for 9+ years. Additionally, I have years of experience working in a Montessori classroom, and was raised with the...

Care Member says "Sweet, kind, and engaging. Our 2-yr old loved playing with her!"

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Sharon C.

Mother's Helper.

Carteret, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$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.

Kisha P. says "Sharon is reliable and responsible. Not only did she watch my son she also helped around the house. My family enjoyed. I plan on hiring her again."

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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
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Kudirat H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and calm, and always willing to help out wherever needed. Over the years, I have been a regular helper for a total of nine families. I am confident in my ability to take great care of your...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Kudi care for our children on multiple occasions, and we couldn't be more pleased! She was punctual, reliable, and...

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Fanny D.

Helper Mom

Palisades Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello, I'm Fanny, a mother of two amazing children, aged 8 and 11. I love helping them with their schoolwork and being involved in their education. Outdoor activities are important to me, as I believe children should connect with nature and develop social and emotional skills. I enjoy planning bike rides, park games, and nature...

Care Member says "Fast to respond and such a nice person to interact with. Did an amazing job cleaning the place. 100% would recommend and will hire her again!"

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Mischa C.

Mothers Helper

Ridgewood, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Emily W.

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Paula R.

Paula

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Melanie R.

Future Creative Writing Teacher

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, creative and attentive student looking to care for kids ages 6+! I have experience as a Mother's Helper in which I ran errands and did light house work for two different families, and have experience working with children. I have nannied kids ages 6-8 and worked at a group home where I worked with children...

Care Member says "Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f)) Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all...

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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)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of August 2025

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

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

Maria R.

Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his...

- Care member

Charlotte M.

Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how...

- Anna W.

Lorraine D.

Very caring! The children loved her

- Donna 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 2 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 Glen Ridge, 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 $30.00.

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