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Coral B.

Mothers Helper

Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I work in healthcare right now. I have been a camp counselor for various ages. I very good around kids I have loved always working with them I am a very enthusiastic and energetic person looking to help with a family.
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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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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...

Anne B. says "Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need...

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Jenna G.

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there :) My name is Jenna and I am a full time NICU RN 3 days a week. I am looking to help out families in need of newborn/child care on my days off. Looking for a family with flexibility due my scheduled shifts varying week by week. Looking to assist a family 1-2 days per week. I specialize in newborn care all the way...

Teresa D. says "Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview....

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Robin G.

Fun & Reliable Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper

Pine Brook, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....

Amarylis B. says "Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have...

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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Robyn M.

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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.

Rebekah M. says "We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun...

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Blake V.

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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Natalie D.

East Rutherford, NJ

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Natalie, a caring, hands-on caregiver with 14 yrs of experience with children from newborns to pre-teens. I've worked as both a long-term sitter (7+ yrs with a family of 4) and a mother's helper, supporting parents at home, events, and outings. I'm BLS certified (CPR/life-saving) and happy to help with bottle prep,...
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Assumpta N.

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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Ashley B.

Nanny/Caregiver/Mother's Helper Available

Jersey City, NJ

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents! My name is Ashley, I live in Jersey City & I am 32 years old. I am looking for a full-time, long term nanny position in the Hoboken or Jersey City area w/ a family that I can grow with. I am extremely reliable, honest, patient, loving, nurturing & most of all, fun! I am dedicated & experienced in my work & have...
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Laura S.

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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Saniyiah R.

Your Favorite Helper

West Orange, NJ

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$27/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hii! I am looking to babysit kids as they make me happy and fulfilled. Caregiving has been a part of my day-to-day life for a long time and I love it. I find so much joy in being a child's positive mentor. Working with kids makes me happy and fulfilled. I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment for kids with games, crafts, and...
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Allison P.

Summit, NJ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Michelle M.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Michelle, I am 29 and located near Lyndhurst NJ. I have my Masters in Elementary Education as well as a TOSD certification. Currently, I am an Assistant Director at a childcare center. I have over 10 years of childcare experience. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in a variety of different...
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Grace G.

Senior Helper

Cedar Grove, NJ

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$20/hr
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I wanted to introduce myself as a stay at home mother of two teens. For many years, in my professional life, I was an Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, who thrived in a busy day to day environment. Multi tasking brings me great joy and I am seeking to put that...
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Chloe M.

Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Mother's Helper

West Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Chloe. I am 18 years old and I have experience working with children. I have babysat before for a family on my street and I've worked as a camp counselor at 4-h. I've also volunteered at several schools. I am very patient, funny, and friendly and I love talking to and playing with kids! I'm currently a college student...
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Lia I.

Childcare Pro, 15 Years Of Experience

Montclair, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
With over 15 years of experience working with children, I have done it all from potty training to remote learning during the pandemic and everything in between! I began caring for children at the age of 12, as a mother's helper for a neighbor with a newborn and 3-year-old at the time. This then progressed into babysitting for a...
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Emily C.

About Emily

Montclair, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Orange, 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.

Gilma P.

Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they...

- Anne B.

Jenna G.

Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the...

- Teresa D.

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 Orange, 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 $30.00.

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