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5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Current preschool substitute teacher looking to connect with a wonderful family for babysitting and nannying. I get joy from teaching, mentoring and connecting with the youth.
CPR/ First Aid Certified
Water safety
Potty training
Meal Prep
Transport
Some Spanish and ASL(sign language)
Knowledge of ABA system
Knowledge of Child...
5.0
"Natasha is great! She's punctual, attentive and great with the children A++"
Joel O.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a reliable, energetic & highly experienced babysitter looking to provide part-time childcare for families in the NYC area. I've been regularly nannying for local families ever since moving to Brooklyn in fall 2021, caring for children as young as 15 mo. throughout their all-day routines. I have professional childcare...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, creative, curious, open, patient, flexible, loving person! Her background in psychology and education makes her a perfect childcare candidate. She possesses all of the basic traits you would want in a childcare provider--...
Emily W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bea and I am a 27-year-old theatre maker, stage manager, and community organizer with a passion for childcare.
I grew up in a large family and have always been surrounded by children of all ages and learned how to make the most of a busy family dynamic. I speak English, Spanish and I'm currently learning American...
Beatrice can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We will miss Bea dearly, and we only parted with her because we moved out of state. She went above and beyond for our infant son! We loved that she came in with a suggested schedule on the first day. She does fun voices, and we adored the hilarious dialogue that...
Irina S.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Erika is a wonderful caregiver. She is insightful, experienced, focused, and dependable. She took care of my son since he was one month old while I was at work. Erika was always on-time, communicative and responsive by phone and text. She is eager to help around...
Leah L.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Orlidis and I'd love to be considered as your next helper.
A little about me: I am empathetic, hardworking, organized and reliable. I take initiative and I have cared for infants, toddlers and pre teens for 5 years as both a teacher and sitter.
I'm very observant, and have excellent communication skills....
Orlidis can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Orlidis is extremely hardworking. She is organized, attentive, caring and trustworthy. It was a joy to work with Orlidis and I think she would be successful in any job! I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Leah! I am 27 years old and am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I currently have a full time position during the week but am open to weekend babysitting when needed! A bit about me: I currently live in Hoboken and recently graduated with a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. I have been babysitting/nannying...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah watched our boys (11 and 13) when we went to an out-of-town wedding for nearly a full day. She was great at managing their schedule, being engaged, and being in charge. She is mature, and has a pleasant personality. Would definitely recommend!
"
Trudy A.
Kaela H.
Stirling, NJ
$28-32/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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I both work full time and have three other older children, ages 8, 12, and 15. Kaela watches our now 19 month old son, and has been since my maternity leave ended. She also, without hesitation, is ready and willing to help out with any of the other...
Melissa K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Robyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Robyn is very reliable and dependable! She has always been very good with my son- caring, fun, involved. She is not one to sit around and look at her phone the whole time. "
Eileen M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting for the past 13 years, I started as a mother's helper when I was 12. My experience includes caring for infants as young as 2 months, multiple kids, and special needs children. I help out the families I babysit for by running errands. I do have a car and a valid...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"
Kate D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Nicole! I have experience babysitting, nannying, organizing and pet/house sitting along with lots of great references to provide from Monmouth County & my college area!
I love children, therefore I really enjoy babysitting. Safety is #1 but I also want the kids to enjoy their time with me and have fun. I am...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole was always on time and very dependable. She learned quickly and was great with the kids. We highly recommend her."
Gita T.
Lauren S.
Somerville, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
36-year-old professional in Somerville. Laid off from my corporate gig in the spring, taking a bit of a pivot and gotten back into childcare.
In my previous life I considered myself an Operations guru, but currently enjoying the title of kid entertainer/wrangler/friend. Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and managed their playtime very well, ensuring they had fun safely. Both enjoyed their time with Lauren and ask about...
Tiffany K.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Karen N.
Red Bank, NJ
$25-39/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
20+ years experience as professional Nanny. Have 3 grown children of my own & 6 grandchildren. Lots of childcare experience, personal & professional.
Live out but have done sleep-overs so parents can get away. Caring, loving & kind. Reliable, trustworthy. Love the outdoors. Music, reading & Arts and Crafts. Nursery rhymes &...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Karen was wonderfully nice, punctual and was very flexible with her time - I most certainly would recommend her! "
Casey B.
5.0
(3)
Hello, I appreciate you for considering me!
My skills include helping with homework, food prep, preparing for bed/school (washing up/laundry/cooking) date night, overnight, travel, & helping children to understand themselves and their emotions.
I'd describe my personality as honest, creative, and compassionate
I like...
Khrista can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"It was lovely to meet Khrista, who is very creative, personable and kind. She cared for my 11 year old which is relatively easy as he is quite independent but she still kept the ship afloat and moving forward with her confident, relaxed personality!"
Maureen M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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,...
Stephanie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Gemima; I'm 21 years old. I speak five languages: my country language, Lingala, French, still learning Spanish, of course English and ASL. I'm currently working as a parent coach within ACS. With a very flexible schedule. I have five years of experience in childcare. I've worked with children from 5 weeks to 19...
Gemima can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Gemima was amazing with my one year old daughter. She was very intuitive to my daughter's needs and communicative with me while my daughter was in Gemima's care. My daughter loved playing with Gemima, and I didn't have any worries while she was in Gemima's care. I...
Joy Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
Hello there! Im proud to say that i've gained over 5 years of experiencing taking care of children from the ages of a newborn-5 years old. I have also worked as a camp counselor for 2 years with children from the ages of 9-12. I am kind-hearted, energetic, reliable and very flexible with working out a schedule that's works best...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Iselin, NJ
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha is great! She's punctual, attentive and great with the children A++
- Joel O.
Alivia A.
5.0
Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!
- Care member
Molly W.
5.0
Molly and I attended the same college and had mutual friends, but only met post-grad when I sought an adept babysitter for close family friends who had just relocated to New York about a year ago. Nowadays, I am more frequently thanked for bringing Molly into people's lives than I am for any of my...
- Miles S.
Beatrice P.
5.0
Bea worked with our family as a backup childcare provider. We have a 3 year old and 15 month old twins so the job was anything but easy! She was early every day, had an easy, natural way with our kids, was a great communicator with both me and the kids, ensured she understood my needs and...
- Kathryn D.
Erika M.
5.0
It is a sincere pleasure to write this recommendation on behalf of Erika. Erika was our full time nanny from when my daughter was just a few months old through toddler years. She has become an integral part of our family and has helped us in countless ways, far beyond just the childcare duties. Our...
- Zoe R.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Iselin, 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 Iselin, 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 Iselin, 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 Iselin, NJ in June, 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 $23.00.