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Kim V.

Smithtown, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as Kind, friendly and Helper I like working with kids because I'm looking for a job that I will enjoy the work environment receive respect as I will be doing the same. A help work relationship I started working with kids when since 2018 In my spare time, I like to go shopping do my laundry or...
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Huntington Station, NY

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a sophomore at St. Joseph's University, studying hospitality and tourism management. I have had experience as a mother's helper for 3 years and I have done other babysitting jobs on the side. I am American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR and First Aid certified.
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Bohemia, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as organized, caring and responsible. I like working with kids because I love watching how much they grow overtime and having a positive impact on their growth. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I started as a Mothers helper for a 2-year-old and then slowly started to babysit on...
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East Northport, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi families! I'm Rachel, a mom of a highly active 4-year-old boy who is looking for part-time babysitter/mother's helper work. I have hands-on experience caring for kids ranging from newborns to six years. I love spending time outdoors, at the library, or on the playground. I'm a non-smoker who is fully vaccinated and...
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Care Giver Available Part Or Full Time As Needed

Deer Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting children since I was 12 years old. I aided my single mother in raising three younger siblings, the youngest of whom is 10 years my junior and was often in my care while my mother worked. I was hired as a mother's helper in 2015. Due to changing circumstances within the family, I was employed for a...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a lifelong child-magnet, and a responsible & creative nanny. I have a car and do not smoke. I began working as a mother's helper in my church community at the age of 11, and spent many years nannying in my free time. I also nannied full time for several months. I am comfortable with and have experience involving children...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Stony Brook, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I currently babysit for 2 families. One is with 2 children the other is with 3. I love kids and I have been watching them since I was 10 years old. I started out being a mother's helper, then moved into occasionally watching the neighborhood children. My responsibilities for the families include: getting them up in the mornings...
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Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability.

Sound Beach, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
I have spent 15 years working for numerous families babysitting their children. I started as a mothers helper and stayed with all of those families until their children were old enough to be on their own. I love children, I enjoy arts and crafts, playtime, reading time etc. I am punctual and extremely organized. I have excellent...

Melissa C. says "Amanda is a natural helper; she is reliable, responsible, and one of the most caring people I've met. As her former employee I can say that she is not...

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Passionate And Dedicated

Patchogue, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience in a variety of different areas: 1:1 with a baby nurse, nanny, mother's helper, babysitter, photographer, camp counselor and a Recreation Therapist. I have worked in a Day Care Setting as a Lead Teacher for Infants, Toddlers and ages 3 -5. I volunteer as a camp counselor at Camp Sunshine during Oncology...

Kristin H. says "Lori is wonderful! She was a mother's helper for me for a few weeks and she still babysits or me on weekends. Lori is reliable, professional and...

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Experienced Babysitter & Nanny

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
I am comfortable working with kids and pets of all age groups and backgrounds. I am responsible, friendly, and playful, but I also know when it's time to be more firm, especially when it comes to ensuring a safe environment. When I was young, my mother worked as a professional nanny, so I have been around kids my whole life. I...

Kelsey W. says "Jessica was amazing! She feed my cat for 4 days while I was on a trip. She had impeccable communication throughout and even made sure to take the time to...

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About Andie!

Glen Head, NY

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
9 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of driving experience. Looking for mother's helper, babysitting, and camp pick up/drop off opportunities for summer 2024 on Long Island. Recent graduate of Northeastern University with a BS in Theatre and Psychology. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, can provide transportation, and...
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Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Tutor

Ridge, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am a mature, responsible adult with a bright personality. I am very caring and looking out for / keeping an eye on kids is in my nature. You can always find me playing with kids at family parties, etc. I have experience working as a full-time nanny, live-in nanny, and your average date night babysitting. During the pandemic, I...
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Marife T.'s Photo

Norwalk, CT

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$20/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Was a nanny in hongkong Kong for 21 yrs, I took care of new born , toddlers and teen agers. I worked in an Indian family , for 13 yrs in parents and 4 yrs son's I took care of new born baby and until now we are intouch . Worked in Japanese family for 2 yrs as nanny of 2 yr old daughter and same time I was helper I cleaned the...
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Babylon, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids from a very young age, starting off as a "mommys helper" and eventually babysitting for multiple families in the neighborhood. I am personable, reliable and great with children so much so I have pursued a career working with them. I am a SUNY Cortland graduate with a degree in health education and a...
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Babysitter

Levittown, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello parents! My name is Natalie and I am 23-year-olds! I just recently graduated from Nassau CC with a degree in Liberal Arts. I will be continuing my education in Psychology at SUNY Farmingdale, but I am taking off in the fall. I am CPR certified, have a reliable car, I am vaccinated and boosted, and I am a non smoker. I love...
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Nanny

Bellport, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Nanny who's been caring for children since I was 12. I started off as a mother's helper caring for my cousins (which I am the third oldest of 18 kids) and children around the neighborhood. I then started taking on roles of being a babysitter with different age groups and more than one child at a time, which has helped my growth...
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Watch In My Home.

Bayport, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
My nickname was little mother. I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 and babysitting at 12. I worked at Apple Dumpling Play School when I was in high school then when Brookhaven Lab opened a day care, I worked there with all ages infant through 5 years. I then got an offer to work as a children's counselor on a cruise...
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Medford, NY

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$25/hr
1 year experience
My name is Ruth. I'm a Personnal Care Aid I have a year experience. I am compassionate, patient, a good helper. I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, serious I like caring for seniors because I want to participate in what can help them be happy as much as can in their daily routine Put myself into their feelings,...
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Hicksville, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello I am Melissa I am currently looking for part time work. I have been a preschool teacher and nanny. I have worked with children since I was about 8 years old starting as a mothers helper.
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Part Time Caregiver/Companion/Babysitter/Mother's Helper

West Babylon, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I currently have 21 years experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Pediatric office. Also worked as a Hospital Newborn Photographer for 22 years from 1998-2020. Plus 1 year as a substitute teacher's assistant in a day care.
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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Smithtown, NY

Mother's Helpers in Smithtown, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 28 listed mother's helpers

Amanda P.

Amanda is a natural helper; she is reliable, responsible, and one of the most caring people I've met. As her former employee I can say that...

- Melissa C.

Lori M.

Lori is wonderful! She was a mother's helper for me for a few weeks and she still babysits or me on weekends. Lori is reliable, professional...

- Kristin H.

Jessica C.

Jessica was amazing! She feed my cat for 4 days while I was on a trip. She had impeccable communication throughout and even made sure to...

- Kelsey W.

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 Smithtown, NY. 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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