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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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Allison P.

Summit, NJ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Laura C.

New Providence, NJ

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Bilingual (Spanish/English) caregiver with over 20 years of experience working with families. I have cared for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, and have also supported older couples with house cleaning and household management. Families describe me as responsible, trustworthy, and dedicated. Over the years,...
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Erundina B.

Woodbridge, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Samantha M.

Exciting And Outgoing Sitter And Helper!

Kenilworth, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Samantha, a 24-year-old experienced nanny with over 8 years of childcare experience and a deep passion for working with children. I'm CPR/BLS certified and currently work in a hospital setting, which has only strengthened my skills in safety, organization, and attentiveness. Over the years, I've worked with children of...
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Linda H.

Grandmother-in-training

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
18 year Montclair resident, recently moved to Bloomfield. Looking to work as a babysitter / mother's helper a few days a week. Perfect for parents looking to go to the gym, shopping, meeting friends for coffee. I'm comfortable with pets too. Fully vaccinated as of 3/20/21, but will wear a mask inside.
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Sofia P.

Linden, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
26-year-old with experience looking for a family to help with children & or pets. I am currently working towards being a doula and would love more time with kids and being a mother's helper and away from corporate at the moment. I am becoming my CPR certified, have my own transportation, and can be very flexible. I am also...
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Meaghan P.

Speech-Pathology Graduate Student Care Provider

Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have worked as a child care provider for about seven years. During that time, I played, provided meals, performed varying activities with children in addition to anything possible to help out the family. These children have ranged from 6 months to 12 years of age. I have also worked as a mother's helper to a family with a...
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Angela C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...

Elizabeth R. says "Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking...

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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

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

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Erika M.

Nanny/ Babysitter/ Mother's Helper Available

Staten Island, NY

4.6(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Kiamira B.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Aminta P.

Part Time Care Available

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I want to be a part of the family and contribute my organizational skills, educational background like a Nanny, Babysitter, Mother's helper. Personal Child care means for me >provide assistance to the parents. >Ensure that children are well and helped. >Responsible for child care and daily task . >Training on human daily...

Michelle W. says "Aminta has been amazing with our little boy. She started working for us part-time when my son was 3 months old. Unfortunately, he started daycare full...

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Emily C.

About Emily

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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Skylar D.

(Nanny)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been nannying for 8 years alongside my writing career. It's taught me patience, communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 27 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am present, creative, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you and...

Yewebdar T. says "Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual...

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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Skylar L.

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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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Crystal M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Crystal, and I am 36 years old. I have a 17-year-old son. In the past 20 years of my life I have cared for children of all ages from newborn through teen years. I am extremely patient and loving. I would be a great nanny/caregiver/Mommy helper; I am reliable, dedicated and love children. I also have a BA in child...

Natalie R. says "Crystal has been working for me since November 2013 and we love her. Even on the weekends my girls ask me all the time "when is Crystal coming?" I...

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

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Rahway, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Angela C.

Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great...

- Elizabeth R.

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.

Robyn M.

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...

- Rebekah M.

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 Rahway, 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 $15.00.

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