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Tracy F.

Maplewood, NJ

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Emma M.

New Providence, NJ

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Emma and I work at a Childcare Center as the lead teacher of Toddlers located in New Providence! I would love to bring some helpful and reliable evening services to a welcoming family. Most of my day is devoted to my duties at the center, so my availability is limited. If you're looking for a mother's helper a...
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Meggie S.

Creative, Do-It-All Nanny

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Meggie, and I'm excited to let you know a little bit about myself. I grew up in Jersey, went to school in Philly, and have been working professionally in theater for the last eight years. In between stage work I've always worked with kids to supplement my income, and it brings me joy watching kids grow...
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Melynda J.

Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Melynda and I am a wonderfully happy, outgoing, kind and personable. I am looking for work as a mothers helper, babysitter, elderly care helper, errand runner, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I have a full time job but need extra income, so am willing to help out as needed on nights or weekends. I love people...
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Gabriela P.

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Short Hills, NJ

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Proactive and dedicated nanny/assistant with 7 years of experience seeking to obtain a full time position where I can utilize my education, childcare knowledge, background and skills. I am dependable, flexible and can assimilating into a family culture. As a Mom's helper I can assure that your everyday routine and the kids are...
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Julia N.

Part Time Babysitter/ Mothers Helper Available!!

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am 20 years old and am a sophomore at Rutgers University and hope to pursue a career in child psychology! I am CPR/ AED certified. I am very friendly and adapt to new situations quickly. I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly, and flexible. I like working with kids because I love how authentic they are! I also...
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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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Vanessza M.

Summit, NJ

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Vanessza originally from Hungary and currently living in Summit, NJ as an au pair. I have 3000 hours of childcare experience, both at home and abroad, and I truly enjoy spending time with kids. I'm responsible, patient, and love creating a positive, fun environment through crafts, outdoor activities, and learning...
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Anna G.

Meet Anna

Iselin, NJ

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Anna and I am from Iselin, NJ. I have had care giving experience with children of all ages (newborn to 12+). I began at the age of 14 as a mothers' helper and continued on to become a professional caregiver. I am a non-smoking 22-year-old with my own transportation and a clean driving record. I have a wonderful...
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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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Selena H.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Selena. A young married working mom, looking to make another moms day to day a little easier! Being a mom and a private Chef, I am very comfortable with all childcare needs including Meal Prep for the whole family, light Cleaning, Homework, outdoor & indoor activities, Tutoring, Potty Training, Art & Crafts, Music,...

Frances L. says "I recently had the pleasure of hiring Selena to care for my two pre-teen children (11 and 14) while also preparing meals for our family. I couldn't be...

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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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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
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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Leticia M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Skylar L.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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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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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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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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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
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/ 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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Marie S.

Babysitter/Nanny/Mothers Helper Available

Belleville, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
20+ years daycare, nanny, mother's helper and babysitting experience . Experience with twins as well. Degree in Early childhood Education. . Patient, caring and full of energy. Can also give a hand with online schooling. Big animal lover! So pets in the home are a plus!
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Selena H.

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Selena to care for my two pre-teen children (11 and 14) while also preparing meals for our family. I...

- Frances L.

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.

Erika M.

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...

- 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.

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 Scotch Plains, 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 $25.00.

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