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Emily O.

Mother Helper

Garden City, NY

2.0(0)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Emily, however I prefer to be called Emmy :) I am 19 years of age and one of my top priorities is spending time with animals and children. They have a great importance to me and I am very reliable, responsible source. I have a knack for bonding with animals and kids. I truly hope you give me a wonderful...
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Grace A.

Little Neck, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Making a positive impact on young lives is what I strive for. For the past two summers, I've been a teachers helper working with kids 3-7, making sure they got lunch, were safe, and most importantly having fun! My approach is patient, creative, and friendly. I will communicate with parents through verbal updates, text, or phone...
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Kathy K.

Flushing, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Retired teacher. Prk to 3 grade. Pick up from school with children. Homework helper Tutor Cook Clean Friendly, positive, punctual Dog friendly Read write speak Greek English speaking Understand Spanish Experience home care for elderly.
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Erica P.

Rockville Centre, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi Families!!! I am looking for a new family to work with in September. I'm looking to follow the school calendar.(off when schools are closed) I'm looking for a part time position, possibly a mother's helper so you can run errands or work a few hours from home. I can definitely help around the house. Making beds, tidying up...
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Lauren K.

Plainview, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, and attentive. I started working with kids when I was little. I grew up with young cousins, became a mother helper in middle school and then started working with them professionally as soon as I was old enough. Two things you should know about me is that I have a car and I...

Care Member says "Lauren is wonderful with my son. She was amazing to work with and my so. Absolutely loved her. Can’t wait to have her back 🥰👍👏"

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Destiny J.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...

Lisa B. says "Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was always there"

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Angela C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...

Elizabeth R. says "Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking...

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Jaclyn M.

Fun Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...

Chris B. says "Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

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Emily W.

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New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Emily and I am currently relocating to NYC! I have been working with kids for about 15 years and started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mother's helper. Since then, I have: babysat, interned at an elementary school, worked as a lifeguard for 6 summers, student taught in Rwanda, Africa, and taught...
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Danyele J.

Young Yet Experienced Baby Sitter For Children Of All Ages. Available Weekends And Some Weeknights.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
True Florida girl! I enjoy the beach the pool being in the sun and DIY projects. My passions are worshiping, loving people, volunteering with children in the system, and spending time with family. I enjoy nannying because I pride myself on being a mother's helper! I am very flexible and I adapt very well. I am willing to help...

Juli D. says "Danyele genuinely loves children. She cares for our 1 and 7 year old grandchildren all the time. She is very hands-on and interactive with them. She also...

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Eleni L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I've been working with kids since I was 13, starting as a mother's helper and now with over a decade of experience as a nanny. I've worked with newborns through preteens, including siblings and kids of all abilities, and have experience in infant/toddler classes and newborn night care. I'm hands-on, patient, and love to be...

Care Member says "Eleni was amazing with my 4 year old daughter. She is patient and engaging and really took my shy kid right out of her shell. I couldn't recommend her...

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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Skylar D.

(Nanny)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been nannying for 8 years alongside my writing career. It's taught me patience, communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 27 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am present, creative, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you and...

Yewebdar T. says "Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual...

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Lanisha S.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Good day families and friends welcome to my profile. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor at a local church and a babysitter for two young girls. I've worked as a nursing assistant at a pediatric center for medically fragile...

Care Member says "Lanisha was able to help me out very last minute. She was very punctual, respectful and understanding as my appointment took longer than I had scheduled...

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Paula R.

Paula

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Paula, 29 y. o, I'm from Colombia, and I would love to share about my experience as a Nanny, Au pair and babysitter. I'm very passionate, flexible and compassionate. In my free time I will be running, visiting with my friends or developing a new hobby! QUALIFICATIONS - Former Infant Qualified Au Pair. - First...

Jen F. says "Paula is a wonderful childcare provider! She is warm, nurturing, and responsible. I always felt comfortable leaving my two kids (5 and 3 years old) with her....

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Isha L.

Top Notch Tutor, Professional Nanny And Family Assistant!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I am an certified newborn care specialist and nanny. I will work together with you as a team to ensure that your kids receive the best care possible. I am a self-starter and I promise to make your life easier. I will keep your kids engaged and entertained by reading aloud to them, taking them out on adventures to explore the...

Nicole G. says "Isha has been my daughter's babysitter/nanny since she was three weeks old (she is currently 13 months old.) She is kind, patient, reliable, smart, and...

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Jessica C.

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Ana M.

Looking For Occasional Work Or Part Time!

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a 32-year-old college graduate looking for a part-time position or occasional work. I have over 10 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages. I've been an au pair, a live-in and live-out nanny, a babysitter, and a mom's helper. My experience ranges from bottle feeding for newborns, and...

Elisa B. says "Ana is a gem! I wish she could still take care of my two boys every day!"

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Crystal M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Crystal, and I am 36 years old. I have a 17-year-old son. In the past 20 years of my life I have cared for children of all ages from newborn through teen years. I am extremely patient and loving. I would be a great nanny/caregiver/Mommy helper; I am reliable, dedicated and love children. I also have a BA in child...

Natalie R. says "Crystal has been working for me since November 2013 and we love her. Even on the weekends my girls ask me all the time "when is Crystal coming?" I...

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

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Valley Stream, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Lauren K.

Lauren is wonderful with my son. She was amazing to work with and my so. Absolutely loved her. Can’t wait to have her back 🥰👍👏

- Care member

Destiny J.

Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was...

- Lisa B.

Angela C.

Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great...

- Elizabeth R.

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 Valley Stream, 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 $15.00.

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