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Alyssa D.

Port Jefferson, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Alyssa! I am a recent graduate with an Elementary Education degree. I am a current substitute teacher in both Port Jefferson and Smithtown. I have been babysitting since I was 12 (making that 12 years of experience!) and dog sitting since 16. My favorite age group is toddlers, but I have plenty of experience in all age...
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Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability.

Sound Beach, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have spent 15 years working for numerous families babysitting their children. I started as a mothers helper and stayed with all of those families until their children were old enough to be on their own. I love children, I enjoy arts and crafts, playtime, reading time etc. I am punctual and extremely organized. I have excellent...

Melissa C. says "Amanda is a natural helper; she is reliable, responsible, and one of the most caring people I've met. As her former employee I can say that she is not...

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Child Care/mothers Helper

Sound Beach, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi My name is Roberta. I have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. I am retired and would love to assist a busy family with my help and experience. I've been a nanny before I started my own family over 35 years ago. I've always enjoyed taking care of infants and toddlers. I have plenty of experience also raising my own. I've...
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Medford, NY

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$25/hr
1 year experience
My name is Ruth. I'm a Personnal Care Aid I have a year experience. I am compassionate, patient, a good helper. I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, serious I like caring for seniors because I want to participate in what can help them be happy as much as can in their daily routine Put myself into their feelings,...
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Farmingville, NY

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$28/hr
11 years experience
Hi! My name is Lindsey. I have 10 years of professional nannying experience. I started my journey in 2015 when I was 19, caring for a wonderful family with 3 children full time from 2015 to 2018 while completing my undergraduate degree. I've remained with them part-time ever since. My role has evolved into more of a mother's...
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Experienced Babysitter Available For After School Pickups

Shoreham, NY

1.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I'm 27 years old. I have my Bachelors in Child Psychology and Masters in Social Welfare. I have several years of experience working as a babysitter, nanny, and mothers helper. Ive worked with kids who have autism, food allergies, ADHD, epilepsy, and difficulty with anger management. I am CPR certified. I ve experience with...
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Responsible, Creative, And Fun Sitter!

East Setauket, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Sophia and I am currently a student at Binghamton University pursuing a degree in English and Education. I have been a mother's helper and babysitter for toddlers, kids, and pre-teens, and love to keep children entertained with crafts and fun games. I am reliable, safe, and hardworking, and prioritize making...
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Babysitter - Retired And Finally Doing What I Love

Farmingville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Annie and retired! I love helping people and was a successful Executive Assistant for 25+ years to C-level executives and want to now start my next chapter doing what I want and love to do. I am looking for a part-time babysitting/mothers helper position, and I am also available to fill in if you have a child care...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a lifelong child-magnet, and a responsible & creative nanny. I have a car and do not smoke. I began working as a mother's helper in my church community at the age of 11, and spent many years nannying in my free time. I also nannied full time for several months. I am comfortable with and have experience involving children...
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Happy, Energetic And Studious College-Aged Helper

Milford, CT

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Erin and I am an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. I am an economics student with minors in German, journalism, computer science, and environmental science. I absolutely love school and learning new skills is my passion. Over summer breaks I reside in southern Connecticut with my family, but...

Allison B. says "Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."

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Huntington Station, NY

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi My name is Pamela. I have over 10 years experience with being a Nanny / Mothers Helper. I have experience from bottle feeding, diaper changing, baby food prep, to keeping baby on a routine. During nap time, I help out with baby laundry and related chores. I'm comfortable with household cameras. I will also keep in touch...

Care Member says "Pam has been working with our mother, who has dementia, for over a year now. She is a wonderful caregiver. She cooks great food that my mom enjoys,...

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Passionate And Dedicated

Patchogue, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience in a variety of different areas: 1:1 with a baby nurse, nanny, mother's helper, babysitter, photographer, camp counselor and a Recreation Therapist. I have worked in a Day Care Setting as a Lead Teacher for Infants, Toddlers and ages 3 -5. I volunteer as a camp counselor at Camp Sunshine during Oncology...

Kristin H. says "Lori is wonderful! She was a mother's helper for me for a few weeks and she still babysits or me on weekends. Lori is reliable, professional and...

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Enthusiastic Sitter

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...

Mary B. says "Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to fall asleep at...

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Kim V.'s Photo

Smithtown, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'd describe my personality as Kind, friendly and Helper I like working with kids because I'm looking for a job that I will enjoy the work environment receive respect as I will be doing the same. A help work relationship I started working with kids when since 2018 In my spare time, I like to go shopping do my laundry or...
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Creative, Punctual, Respectful, Kind, Patient, Fun And Good Helper.

Blue Point, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am Xile, 28 years old, I have been working with kids more than 3 years, I speak 2 languages, I get along with kids really well, I am very active and I am always open to do new things and fun activities with kids and most important make sure they feel comfortable and safe with me.
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Bridgeport, CT

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Laura I'm a junior nursing student at Sacred Heart University. I'm looking for a job with a family for the spring semester. I've babysat for the past few years and my family is a foster family so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages! I have babysat lots since high school, dog sat, was a mother's helper,...
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Katelyn G.'s Photo

East Moriches, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey there! I've been working with children for the past 18 years. At the age of 12, I started as a mother's helper for families in my neighborhood, and worked my way up to steady babysitting gigs as a teenager. For 4 years I was my church's "nanny" for up to 15 kids during services. My greatest experience was being a volunteer...
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Sheyla A.'s Photo

Bridgeport, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am someone who loves children. I have a little brother and I have helped raise him. I took care of him after school. I would love to help you and your family by playing with your child(ren) while making sure they are safe and happy. I consider myself someone who is very mature for my age and I am also very independent, but I...
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Nanny

Bellport, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Nanny who's been caring for children since I was 12. I started off as a mother's helper caring for my cousins (which I am the third oldest of 18 kids) and children around the neighborhood. I then started taking on roles of being a babysitter with different age groups and more than one child at a time, which has helped my growth...
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  • 38 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Port Jefferson, NY

Mother's Helpers in Port Jefferson, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 38 listed mother's helpers

Amanda P.

Amanda is a natural helper; she is reliable, responsible, and one of the most caring people I've met. As her former employee I can say that...

- Melissa C.

Erin A.

Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids.

- Allison B.

Pamela B.

Pam has been working with our mother, who has dementia, for over a year now. She is a wonderful caregiver. She cooks great food that my mom...

- Care member

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.

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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 $18.00.

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