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Sofia P.

Linden, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
26-year-old with experience looking for a family to help with children & or pets. I am currently working towards being a doula and would love more time with kids and being a mother's helper and away from corporate at the moment. I am becoming my CPR certified, have my own transportation, and can be very flexible. I am also...
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Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Childcare/ Mothers Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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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Nanny/ Babysitter/ Mother's Helper Available

Staten Island, NY

4.6(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. I am...

Maura P. says "Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena...

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Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Laura S.'s Photo

Jersey City, NJ

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
I have experience being a babysitter, mother's helper, and summer nanny, from newborns to 14-year-olds. I have been babysitting for about 9-10 years now, and have babysat children with special needs. I try to be a hands-on babysitter-- playing games and outside instead of watching television the entire time I'm there. I'm...
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Qualified And Reliable

Bayonne, NJ

from
$15/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I possess a graduate degree in psychology and have worked as a case manager with a diverse client base in both hospital/medical services setting and non profit organizations. I have just earned my GCTC (Grief Coaching Training Certification) in an attempt to further my career in the healthcare field as I am a natural helper. I...
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Victoria G.'s Photo

Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
Hello:) I am quite new to the babysitting world but I feel I would be a great helper to your family if given the opportunity! I taught a CCD class in my Senior Year of high school! I loved being around the kids and teaching them new things. Also, I have three younger cousins (one 8-year-old, one 14-year-old, and one 2-year-old)...
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Woodbridge, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Linda and mom of two successful young women. I lost my job in March and decided to be a Nanny/Mother's helper. I have over 30 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Love assisting children reach developmental milestones via reading, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, etc. Willing to...
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Ready For Care!

Union, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Assumpta Ada, and I am writing to express my interest in becoming a house helper for your family. I believe my background and skills make me a great fit for the role, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to your household. I recently completed my didactic studies...
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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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Mature And Loving Helper Who Believes In "it Takes A Village" Philosophy.

Jersey City, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, mature, gentle and patient. I like working with kids because they bring me joy and a sense of accomplishment. I'm looking for a job that is in a loving environment and where I would be welcomed as a helping hand. I started working with kids when my granddaughter was born 15 months ago....
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Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Melynda and I am a wonderfully happy, outgoing, kind and personable. I am looking for work as a mothers helper, babysitter, elderly care helper, errand runner, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I have a full time job but need extra income, so am willing to help out as needed on nights or weekends. I love people...
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Meet Anna

Iselin, NJ

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Isabella M.'s Photo

Springfield, NJ

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Union, NJ

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Allison P.'s Photo

Summit, NJ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a college student always ready to work, improve myself, and my skills daily. I am eager to learn new things around me and I have always been really good with children. I have two younger siblings who I helped my parents raise, so you can say I have experience with kids. I have also had many babysitting jobs and mommy helper...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Shalayne V.

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

- Care member

Selena H.

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...

- Frances L.

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 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 Linden, 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 $25.00.

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