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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Selena H.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Lorraine D.

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
One of my most fulfilling accomplishments in life was to raise two boys who have become polite, well adjusted young men. There is nothing more important to me than that. I understand that your children are precious to you and would be my honor to help you watch over them. I have many years of experience with newborns, toddlers...

Donna B. says "Very caring! The children loved her"

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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
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Ariel and I'm 32years old, and I have been taking care of kids for the majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I've taken care of many of my younger family members, and I have professionally worked at a daycare center, Ben S. Daycare Center in Montclair, for all four years of my college education. I am currently...

Christal L. says "Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm. Recently, I was...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Serena A.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. I am...

Maura P. says "Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena...

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Anyi C.

Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Union, NJ

from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, I'm looking for a part- time or full time position. I over 10+years of childcare experience with all ages. I'm fun and creative. I love outdoor actives, I also like cooking, doing puzzles, drawing, reading, playdates, hide and seek, etc. In my time with the kids I am always willing to estimulate their...
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Samantha M.

Exciting And Outgoing Sitter And Helper!

Kenilworth, NJ

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Ligia P.

A Dominican Happy Girl

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello!! I am 28 years old. I'm interested on the job, I have more than 3 years of experience as nanny. I'm very Communicative, flexible, patient, honest, dedicated, empathetic, social, respectful, and independent person, I am very easy to get along with and responsible. Strong driver - NJ and MD driver license....
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Victoria G.

Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
Hello:) I am quite new to the babysitting world but I feel I would be a great helper to your family if given the opportunity! I taught a CCD class in my Senior Year of high school! I loved being around the kids and teaching them new things. Also, I have three younger cousins (one 8-year-old, one 14-year-old, and one 2-year-old)...
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Sharon C.

Mother's Helper.

Carteret, NJ

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.
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Assumpta N.

Ready For Care!

Union, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Assumpta Ada, and I am writing to express my interest in becoming a house helper for your family. I believe my background and skills make me a great fit for the role, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to your household. I recently completed my didactic studies...
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Leticia C.

Hii! I'd Love To Provide Care To Your Family

Scotch Plains, NJ

from
$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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Anna G.

Meet Anna

Iselin, NJ

from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Melynda J.

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

Metuchen, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Erundina B.

Woodbridge, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Meaghan P.

Speech-Pathology Graduate Student Care Provider

Staten Island, NY

from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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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Sofia P.

Linden, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Sewaren, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Shalayne V.

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

- Care member

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.

Lorraine D.

Very caring! The children loved her

- Donna 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 Sewaren, 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 $23.00.

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