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Anele N.

Mount Vernon, NY

from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm a warm, grounded, and dependable person with a positive, realistic outlook on life. I value kindness, connection, and mutual respect, and I bring calm, supportive energy wherever I go. I truly love working with children and animals, and I'm very comfortable in pet-friendly homes. I naturally lean into a...
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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Jaclyn M.

Fun Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...

Chris B. says "Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

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Teri L.

MOTHER'S HELPER/NANNY

Eastchester, NY

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a loving experienced mother of a Now grown son who I raised myself. I have held the position of Teacher's Assistant in various day care programs as well as child care positions for newborns, toddlers and preteens. I have driven children to school activities and am happy to help with homework. I am reliable, honest, pay...

Katrena S. says "Teri worked for us for a year taking care of our 6 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum. My son loved her and I really appreciated her help with...

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Korina K.

Energetic, Outgoing Babysitter

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Korina. I've worked as a babysitter, mother-helper, camp-counselor, tutor and assistant teacher for children of all ages. I began baby-sitting when I was in middle school, and worked throughout high school with children as a babysitter, assistant teacher, camp counselor and tutor. In college, I presently work as...

Amy S. says "Korina has worked with us so well. She has worked with my 5 year old son for a few months cumulatively now and she is excellent with him. She is energetic...

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Isha L.

Top Notch Tutor, Professional Nanny And Family Assistant!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an certified newborn care specialist and nanny. I will work together with you as a team to ensure that your kids receive the best care possible. I am a self-starter and I promise to make your life easier. I will keep your kids engaged and entertained by reading aloud to them, taking them out on adventures to explore the...

Nicole G. says "Isha has been my daughter's babysitter/nanny since she was three weeks old (she is currently 13 months old.) She is kind, patient, reliable, smart, and...

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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
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Kessley J.

About Kessley :)

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...

Melissa J. says "Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with...

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Destiny J.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...

Lisa B. says "Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was always there"

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Sheryl H.

Wonderful Nanny/Babysitter/Mother's Helper

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm a skilled and knowledgeable caregiver in all areas with patience and care and experience in both classes of society, one of my main work areas is in Manhattan, Westchester and the Bronx. I'm flexible in caring for up to 4 children at once. I'm also an excellent multi-tasker caring for children, helping with home work,...

Stephen M. says "AMAZING-INCREDIBLE-LOVING We currently employ Sheryl and are relocating overseas, but unfortunately our incredible nanny is not able to join us. She...

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Lanisha S.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Good day families and friends welcome to my profile. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor at a local church and a babysitter for two young girls. I've worked as a nursing assistant at a pediatric center for medically fragile...

Care Member says "Lanisha was able to help me out very last minute. She was very punctual, respectful and understanding as my appointment took longer than I had scheduled...

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Remy H.

Hi! I Am A Fun Young Sitter! Very Accommodative.

New York, NY

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$22/hr
9 years experience
I have 9 years of experience. Ive worked my way from a mother's helper to a private nanny. I have been on a travel nanny on multiple week longs trips. I am confident in my abilities as a nanny and looking for work as I am a newly college graduate.
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Renata Q.

Nana Helper :)

Cliffside Park, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Experienced and responsible babysitter with over 18 years of experience. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents I am wiling to help you.
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Ciara W.

Adventurous And Energetic Sitter

New York, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm Ciara Williams, and I currently am a supervisor at Starbucks now seeking a full-time nanny position. I bring 6+ years of trusted experience with a wide range of children from newborn to 12 years old. My experience includes formal roles as a Pre-School Teacher's Assistant and Kindergarten helper, supplemented by...
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Shamequa M.

Fun, Loving Sitter

New York, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have over 8 years of experience in childcare. I worked as a mommy helper, a teacher's assistant in a daycare caring for children ages 2-6 and I am also a mom of one. I love to cook and have no trouble, tidying up, grocery shopping, helping with laundry, or homework help. I am currently an honor student in college and will be...
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Lisa D.

Your Helper

Bronx, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Babysitting or elderly sitting. Have a car. Very punctual. Been working in the special education field for the last 27 years. I love to help.
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Annura T.

Happy Helper

Port Washington, NY

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience with my siblings and would like to continue (professionally) to save up for college. I can help with light housekeeping, errands, child care, etc.
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Naomi R.

I Love My Position As A Nanny. Been Working With Kids And Their Families For A Few Years Now.

New York, NY

1.0(0)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I love working with kids I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts . Hi my name is Naomi Roman . I'm here to make your life easier, you think of it I can do... some of my services are (but not limited to) Organizational projects Decluttering Staging UnPacking Light Housekeeping Office Organizing Home...
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Melanie F.

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver

Yonkers, NY

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$10/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
My experience watching children started at about the age of 16 when I became a mother's helper working with a 2-year-old boy and a 5-year-old boy in the town of Eastchester where I grew up. As I entered my twenties, I pursued my degree in early childhood, while I still would babysit two little girls after school, ages 5 & 9 at...
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Keri S.

Sitter And All-around Helper

New York, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person with over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Mount Vernon, NY

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

Jaclyn M.

Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!

- Chris B.

Teri L.

Teri worked for us for a year taking care of our 6 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum. My son loved her and I really appreciated...

- Katrena S.

Korina K.

Korina has worked with us so well. She has worked with my 5 year old son for a few months cumulatively now and she is excellent with him....

- Amy S.

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 Mount Vernon, NY. 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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