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Taryya E.

Here To Help You And Your Family!

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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....

Tyesha P. says "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...

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Nanny

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm looking for some extra work this summer! I am working with a family Monday-Wednesday 9-5 and occasional Fridays, but looking for someone who needs anytime in the evenings those days (I am more than happy to go from their house to yours) and any time Thursdays. Essentially whenever I'm not with my regular family! I also would...

Iris Mar I. says "We are very happy to share our experience having Skylar take care of our 7 month old for about 4 months. She was one of the few people on care.com that...

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Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Jessica F. says "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...

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Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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...

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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Somerville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Tiffany K. says "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...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Glen Ridge, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as kind, confident, and charismatic I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mothers helper! In my spare time, I like to read, play lacrosse, shop and hang out with my friends!
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Mothers Helper And Pet Sitter

Middletown, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a mom of five and grandma who's always been "the helper" in every group. I bring warmth, patience, and dependability to everything I do-whether it's caring for kids, tidying a home, or helping with errands. With 20+ years of experience, I create clean, organized spaces and love nurturing little ones-especially at my...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Old Bridge, NJ

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hello I am 36 yrs old. I have a child of my own, the age of 15 years old. I have also worked at the YMCA and at a daycare center caring for young children, in the fields of homework help, snack time and play time. I can connect with children instantly and enjoy watching them grow individually. I worked as a parent helper as...
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Loving Caring Helper

Holmdel, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Mom of a 23 son and 17-year-old daughter Transitioning careers Reliable and dependable ready to help assist families.
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Flexible And Fun!

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hey! I'm Kelly. I live in Bay Ridge! I love being around kids and babies. Just comes natural to me. I've been babysitting since I was old enough to be a mother's helper. I grew up in an apartment building with many kids around and I was always the one to babysit them. I love going for walks, library, hanging out in the park or...
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East Hanover, NJ

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old soon to be registered nurse. I have a past degree in Biology and soon will have my Nursing degree. I have been babysitting in a variety of capacities for the past 9 years. I have been a full time nanny for an infant, a part time nanny for a family with 3 boys under 5, a mother's helper for a newborn,...
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Hazlet, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Emyn, I'm a soon to be college student looking for a summer job to be a nanny or mothers helper. For the past couple of years I have worked at Look What I Can Do in Shrewsbury, as a party assistant as well as working for their summer camps. I love to help celebrate children's birthdays and doing the summer camps...
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Parents Helper

Raritan, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My name is Mireya and I am a caring, reliable, and responsible person. As a mother of a beautiful daughter, I truly love working with young children especially helping them teach and grow. I have experienced it and know how to handle working with infants and toddlers. In my past I have worked with a 10-month-old baby and a...
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Elementary Teacher Turns Summer Sitter

Florham Park, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello everyone! I'm a full-time school teacher with availability to babysit or nanny this summer! I'm a NJ-certified teacher in Elementary Education (K-6). I'm CPR/AED and BLS certified and have over 13 years of experience working with children. I started as a mother's helper at 14 and have been working with kids ever since....
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Making A Positive Impact On Children's Lives

Cranbury, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Looking for someone reliable and always on time? Look no more! Hi! My name is Julia and I'm 28 years old located in East Windsor NJ. I have over 10+ years experience working with kids, starting from high school! I worked as head recreational coach for 7 years at Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy teaching ages 1 - 16 years, here I...
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Qualified And Reliable

Bayonne, NJ

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Union, NJ

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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Babysitter/Nanny/Mothers Helper/ Dog Sitter

Morganville, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Becca V from Morganville, NJ Hi! I have been a nanny/babysitter for the same family for the past three years, after school and Saturdays and full time in the summer. When I started the boy was 4 and the girl was 7. The little boy had a developmental disorder and speech delay and I was a integral part of his speech therapy, so...
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Ready For Care!

Union, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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  • 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

Taryya E.

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...

- Tyesha P.

Skylar L.

We are very happy to share our experience having Skylar take care of our 7 month old for about 4 months. She was one of the few people on...

- Iris Mar I.

Lucy S.

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...

- Jessica F.

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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