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Melynda J.

Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
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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Lorraine D.

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Sharon C.

Mother's Helper.

Carteret, NJ

4.0(1)
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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.

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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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Julia N.

Part Time Babysitter/ Mothers Helper Available!!

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am 20 years old and am a sophomore at Rutgers University and hope to pursue a career in child psychology! I am CPR/ AED certified. I am very friendly and adapt to new situations quickly. I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly, and flexible. I like working with kids because I love how authentic they are! I also...
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Victoria G.

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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Shoshana Z.

About Me!!

New Brunswick, NJ

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I am a Red Cross certified babysitter, CPR certified, and have almost 10 years of childcare experience. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, reliable, and kind I like working with kids because of their ability to find joy and beauty in the most simple things I'm looking for a job that fosters growth, encourages a positive...
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Anna G.

Meet Anna

Iselin, NJ

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Meggie S.

Creative, Do-It-All Nanny

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Meggie, and I'm excited to let you know a little bit about myself. I grew up in Jersey, went to school in Philly, and have been working professionally in theater for the last eight years. In between stage work I've always worked with kids to supplement my income, and it brings me joy watching kids grow...
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Erundina B.

Woodbridge, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
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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Zyleyma C.

Nanny/Babysitter/Family Assistant

Piscataway, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Zyleyma and I am a Music Business graduate from Berklee College of Music. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified and I have about 3 and half years of experience in the childcare field as a mother's helper/family assistant, nanny/babysitter, after school and summer camp counselor. I've had the opportunity to work with...
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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Gosia K.

Career Nanny Of 9 Years Looking For A Full-Time Job. Starts In Late August/Beginning Of September.

Rahway, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi ! My name is Gosia I am a mom of 9years old boy and 21-month-old. I've been working as a babysitter for the past 19 years. I'm a very loving, Caring honest and responsible person who is looking for a family who can became part of my life. For the past couple of years, I've been working with. Amazing family but there needs...
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Leticia C.

Hii! I'd Love To Provide Care To Your Family

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
ABOUT ME: My name is Leticia, I'm 29 years old and I'm from Brazil. I have 4 years of experience with kids 1-15years old. I consider myself a person very responsible, pontual, patient, dedicated, organized, open-minded, honest, caring and flexible. WORK EXPERIENCE: For 2 years: Responsible for 2 kids in NJ and I worked in...
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Winnie W.

Responsible Teen Seeks Experience As A Babysitter/mother's Helper! Can Also Tutor And Teach Sports!

Colonia, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Mother of 3 looking to get my teenage daughters babysitting or mother's helper experience. They are honors students who can tutor any subject. They also are club/varsity athletes that can teach the basics of most sports, specifically basketball and softball. Ideal for preschool or elementary aged kids. It's the perfect...
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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Jenna S.

Skillman, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...

Norman G. says "Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would...

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Karen N.

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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 &...

Bridget H. says "Karen is very sweet and easy to be with. Very helpful and knowledgeable with newborns too ! Would highly recommend"

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Zoe S.

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Englishtown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...

Renate S. says "Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have...

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

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

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

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

Lorraine D.

Very caring! The children loved her

- Donna B.

Alissa W.

Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly...

- Jonaliza C.

Sharon C.

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...

- Kisha P.

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 Metuchen, 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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