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Caroline J.

Part-time Babysitter

Rumson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a mothers helper and babysitter on and off for six years and it has always been a joy.

Kathy D. says "Caroline was employed by my art gallery and I was impressed by her initiative. Sales can be slow in a gallery on a day to day basis. Caroline used the...

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Karen N.

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
20+ years experience as professional Nanny. Have 3 grown children of my own & 6 grandchildren. Lots of childcare experience, personal & professional. Live out but have done sleep-overs so parents can get away. Caring, loving & kind. Reliable, trustworthy. Love the outdoors. Music, reading & Arts and Crafts. Nursery rhymes &...

Bridget H. says "Karen is very sweet and easy to be with. Very helpful and knowledgeable with newborns too ! Would highly recommend"

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Elizabeth P.

Loving Caring Helper

Holmdel, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Mom of a 23 son and 17-year-old daughter Transitioning careers Reliable and dependable ready to help assist families.
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Glynnis V.

Little Silver, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been babysitting/mother's helper for over 20 years. I have my bachelor's degree in psychology. Since graduation, in 2011, I have done in home ABA therapy and working as a substitute and paraprofessional in special education schools. I can provide references if needed!
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Emyn M.

Hazlet, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Emyn, I'm a soon to be college student looking for a summer job to be a nanny or mothers helper. For the past couple of years I have worked at Look What I Can Do in Shrewsbury, as a party assistant as well as working for their summer camps. I love to help celebrate children's birthdays and doing the summer camps...
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Amy G.

Mothers Helper And Pet Sitter

Middletown, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a mom of five and grandma who's always been "the helper" in every group. I bring warmth, patience, and dependability to everything I do-whether it's caring for kids, tidying a home, or helping with errands. With 20+ years of experience, I create clean, organized spaces and love nurturing little ones-especially at my...
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Emily M.

Part-time Babysitter/mother's Helper

Eatontown, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am a freshman in college studying to become a Social Worker. I hope to one day work with children and teens in the social work setting. I have over six years experience babysitting and have cared for children from ages 1-year-old-12 years old, including twins. I am also an animal lover and comfortable with pets in the...
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Sheri V.

Mommy Helper

Allenhurst, NJ

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a mother of two and know exactly what it takes to run a family. I was chauffeur, camp counselor, and activities Director for my kids. I'm happy to help with whatever your needs are for your family. I'm also a licensed hairstylist cosmetologist since 1994.
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Kathryn V.

Caring Bi-lingual Babysitter

Long Branch, NJ

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Kathryn and I have been a mommy's helper and babysitter for the past 8 years my experience is with infants and toddlers. I understand the responsibility of taking care of another person, especially a little one, they needs lots of attention, nurturing, and love! I have a strong belief that children can learn a...
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Liana S.

College Student Looking For A Summertime Babysitting Job

Lincroft, NJ

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a college student looking for a full-time babysitting opportunity this summer. I grew up with a whole bunch of my little cousins, so I've done everything from making meals, watching movies, playing games, homework help, and keeping them calm and motivated! I am also a great homework helper/tutor as I used to tutor...
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Christina N.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time

Middletown, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Christina!! I have experience with babysitting for over 5 years with great references I would be able to provide from the Monmouth County area. I am a recent graduate from college and am looking for any position whether it be full time, part time, or nightly. I would love be able to help take care of any...
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Kristen G.

Babysitter

Lincroft, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi!! My name is Kristen and I've been working with children for about 10 years. I was a mommy's helper in middle school and I've babysitting since high school. I've worked with all age groups. I also took a "child development" class in high school which I was able to teach a real preschool class. I learned how to properly and...
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Caitlin U.

Shrewsbury, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I began caring for children at a young age. I started as a mothers helper at the age of 11 and transitioned into the role of being a babysitter. I love children and have experience working with kids of all ages. I have cared for a family of five children and a family with only one child, so I understand the different skills...
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Eileen Z.

Working Mom Looking To Switch Careers

Belmar, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Eileen and I am a Mother to four grown Children ranging in ages from 31 to 24. I had been working full-time as a Surgical Coordinator for the last 15 years until June. I am CPR Certified and also have my BLS (Basic Life Support). Prior to that I was a Nanny to Twin Infant Girls for three years. I also was a...

Jamie G. says "Eileen is phenomenal. Beyond what you would expect (on time, keeps to the child's schedule, etc.) she is a truly loving caregiver. Eileen has taken care of...

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Heather A.

Brick, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My greatest passion in life has always been working with children! I began as a mother's helper when I was just 11 yrs old and have been working with children in one way or another since then and turned that into my career! In the past I've worked in day care and preschool settings but always prefer working as a...
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Sharon C.

Mother's Helper.

Carteret, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am available as a mother helper. In this busy climate working and juggling a family is very stressful. I can provide an extra hand whenever it's needed.

Kisha P. says "Sharon is reliable and responsible. Not only did she watch my son she also helped around the house. My family enjoyed. I plan on hiring her again."

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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

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Erika M.

Nanny/ Babysitter/ Mother's Helper Available

Staten Island, NY

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

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Englishtown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...

Renate S. says "Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have...

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Kaitlin B.

Pediatric Nurse

Freehold, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
30-year-old nurse with almost 9 years of one on one home care experience , I have nannied for about 5. I have handled all ages from a few days / weeks old all the way up to late teens. I have done weekend , overnight and consistent day time schedules. I have been in situations where I ran the household and every task while...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of employing kaitlyn as a driver for a period of six months. During this time, she consistently demonstrated exceptional...

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

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

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Rumson, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 50 listed mother's helpers

Caroline J.

Caroline was employed by my art gallery and I was impressed by her initiative. Sales can be slow in a gallery on a day to day basis....

- Kathy D.

Karen N.

Karen is very sweet and easy to be with. Very helpful and knowledgeable with newborns too ! Would highly recommend

- Bridget H.

Eileen Z.

Eileen is phenomenal. Beyond what you would expect (on time, keeps to the child's schedule, etc.) she is a truly loving caregiver. Eileen...

- Jamie G.

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 Rumson, 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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