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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
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Korina K.

Energetic, Outgoing Babysitter

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Robin G.

Fun & Reliable Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper

Pine Brook, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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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Fanny D.

Helper Mom

Palisades Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hello, I'm Fanny, a mother of two amazing children, aged 8 and 11. I love helping them with their schoolwork and being involved in their education. Outdoor activities are important to me, as I believe children should connect with nature and develop social and emotional skills. I enjoy planning bike rides, park games, and nature...

Care Member says "Fast to respond and such a nice person to interact with. Did an amazing job cleaning the place. 100% would recommend and will hire her again!"

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Leticia M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Leticia, 31 yo, Brazilian and I have college degree! I have more than 5 years experience with kids from 3mo to 12yo. I have always loved to be around kids and take care of them! I also take care of dogs and I love to see how they interact with children! Here, I was trained and had the experience living with children!...

Jessica P. says "Leticia would be a great addition to your family! She helped take care of our children for about 15 months. Our children love her dearly and still ask...

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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Jaymee W.

Babysitter, Family Assistant, Caregiver

New York, NY

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a rising sophomore at SUNY Purchase, studying for a BFA in photography!! Since an early age I've been a mother's helper; taking the kids to the park or picking them up from school and then doing homework, before even getting into actual babysitting, I was already doing it! I have references upon request! I'm understanding,...
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Miranda R.

Hi! My Name Is Miranda And I Am Looking For Babysitting Jobs In Scarsdale!

Scarsdale, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing, and creative! I like working with kids because I love to see them learn new things and have fun! I started working with kids when I was 13. I started off as a mothers helper and I have had babysitting jobs here and there since then. In my spare time, I like to spend time with...
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Lisa D.

Your Helper

Bronx, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Angelika A.

New York, NY

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi There! I'm Angelika and I am currently applying to medical school- I have had numerous full-time and part-time roles throughout my academic journey, but my favorite has been my recent 15-month role as a Mother's Helper for a family of physicians with a 2. 5-year-old son. In this role, I performed various household tasks from...
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Tracy F.

Maplewood, NJ

from
$20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as I am like a big kid. I like working with kids because Because they come out with different games and ideas and lot of their imagination I'm looking for a job that I can be a big kid I started working with kids when I was 18 or 19 don't remember maybe younger cause I had family I knew while I...
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Delaney B.

Kind And Energetic Sitter With Years Of Experience

Cedar Grove, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
My name is Delaney and I am currently seeking a part time position preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I love being outdoors and doing fun activities. I am comfortable with meal prep, homework help, and light tidying up. I have a background in first aid and CPR as I previously attended nursing school before changing...
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Jade F.

New York, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and giving. I'm looking for a job that is engaging and provides some flexibility. I'm a can-do person, so I love having a routine schedule for myself and the kids and adding in errands or as-needed adjustments along the way. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old...
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Marie M.

Bloomfield, NJ

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I work in HongKong for one year as a domestic helper. I worked with family with two kids age 7 and 8 years old both boys. I cooked, light house chores, take and pick up the kids to school. I take them out to play outside and help them for bathing.
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Rose G.

Bronx, NY

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hi! I'm Rose I have been a babysitter/mother's helper for 7 years. Working with kids is an absolute joy. I tend to work with families that have multiple children. I have worked with ages 0-13. I can do an array of things depending on the household, anything from changing diapers, to potty training or even 7th-grade algebra. Im...
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Tatuli T.

New York, NY

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
I have a little brother He is now 6 years old. I raised him so I have a lot of experience besides that I was working part time for two years as a nanny and family helper. I'm also a student I already have studied three years in university my degree is psychology. I really love children the reason I started studying psychology...
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Mary G.

New York, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Mary, and I am passionate about childcare and education. I have degrees in music education and special education, and have 8 years of teaching experience in both. Aside from teaching music and giving lessons, I love to work nanny/mother's helper positions. My approach is warm, energetic, and based on...
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Hortensia S.

Babysitter, Senior Care, Household Helper, Errands

New York, NY

from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm Nena! I've lived in NYC for 20 years and have been babysitting for over 15 years. I enjoy working with children and have experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, teens and twins! I am a mom of two (now 15 and 11 years old), and understand the demands of parenting and household management. I'm happy to assist with...
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Abigail L.

New York, NY

from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Abbie and I graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2020 where I majored in Dance and Business. I am currently a nanny in Philadelphia, but I am relocating to NYC in the fall. Over the past few years, I have worked as a mother's helper, nanny, and a regular babysitter for children aged infant to preteen. Each family I...
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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

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 4.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Ridgewood, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

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.

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.

Robin G.

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...

- Amarylis B.

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 Ridgewood, 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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