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Sabrina G.

Experienced Nanny/Sitter/Mother's Helper

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, energetic, and imaginative; and I enjoy working with children because I am helping to shape their mind through educational and imaginative play. I started working with children when I was in high school (just over 10 years ago) and I have experience caring for varied age groups...
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Mikayla R.

Playtime Enthusiast And Home Helper

Caldwell, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hey there! I'm Mikayla, your go-to Playtime Enthusiast and Home Helper! With 2 years of experience, I'm here to sprinkle joy and keep things neat. From giggles to games, I've got your little ones covered. Need a hand with light housekeeping or laundry? Count on me to make your home as happy as can be! As a detail-oriented...
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Maddie H.

Babysitter/Nanny

Ho Ho Kus, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Maddie. I am 20 years old and am from Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. Growing up, I have always been a babysitter. My most recent job was as a mommy's helper with infant triplets. I am responsible, fun, and more than capable of providing a safe environment for the kiddos. As all of our plans have been derailed, I have been home...
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Christine P.

Creative & Engaged Caretaker Provides Learning And Laughter

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I have over 18 years experience with childcare, starting as a mother's helper at 11 years old, becoming a sought-after babysitter through my teen years, nannying in college, watching friends' and family's children, and recent experience as a full-time nanny. I have CPR and First Aid training for children and infants. I worked...

Shawn C. says "CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in all her...

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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)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Angela C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Toni G.

Experienced Childcare Provider

South Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My first job was child supervision in a recreational center for children. I was homework helper for after school. Once homework was done, I supervised play time either in the computer lab, game room, or in the gym. For two years, I was also a camp counselor for 5 to 8-year-old girls. I would supervise children on various trips....

Amanda M. says "Toni has currently been watching my Toddler for nearly a year. She is incredibly flexible and has never called out short notice. Not only that, but on...

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Carlie V.

Caring, Creative Carlie: Your Trusted Family Helper!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Carlie! I have over 7 years of babysitting experience and have worked with children of all ages. During college, I babysat for several families in the Chapel Hill area, and I was a family manager for one family, where I took care of their shopping, cooking, and cleaning. I supported this family through the peak of 2020...

Care Member says "Awesome with children of all ages and added bonus of being a tutor! We used both services and were very impressed. "

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Jacqueline J.

Recent Boston University Graduate, Nanny/Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a recent law grad from The University of Miami School of Law who just sat for the NY Bar Exam. While awaiting my exam results, I am looking to nanny in the Fall following Labor Day Weekend and would love to be your helper whether it be for your children and/or pets if our needs sync. I have babysat children of all ages...

Care Member says "She is amazing!! Fantastic with our 7 year old son as well as our 18 month old daughter. They weee both so happy whenever she was with us. She is...

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Lisa B.

Experienced Part-time Sitter Available In New York, NY

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have worked as a baby sitter and mother's helper since I was old enough to take on that responsibility, working with families in my synagogue and community, and I was a youth services librarian at Brooklyn Public Library for four years (until 2019). I love playing games with children and helping them learn in a cooperative...

Caroline D. says "Lisa watched over my 7 year old son after school. She was great: genuinely enjoyed playing with him, kept him busy with both indoor and outdoor...

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Kudirat H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and calm, and always willing to help out wherever needed. Over the years, I have been a regular helper for a total of nine families. I am confident in my ability to take great care of your...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Kudi care for our children on multiple occasions, and we couldn't be more pleased! She was punctual, reliable, and...

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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Anne H.

Caregiver/Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a devoted and reliable nanny with 12 years in childcare. I have both long-term and short-term experience with children of all ages ranging from newborns to pre-teens and teens. I bring a high energy to all nanny jobs and supply loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for each child. I...

Jennifer B. says "Anne is incredibly professional, responsible and caring. She has babysat for my two boys since they were babies and I trust her completely. She has...

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Maria R.

Childcare

Ridgefield Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Maria R and I am looking to work with a family as childcare helper . I have many years of experience taking care of newborn, toddlers, infants and school kids.

Care Member says "Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his safety....

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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
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Renee R.

Morning Helper

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! my name is Renee, I am reliable, organized and a non-smoker that loves taking care children of all ages. I have extensive experience and can assure you I will take care of your child as if my own. I am presently a full-time nanny/house manager for a wonderful family (please see my weekend availability schedule) I will do...

Erin K. says "Renee is so great! She is so natural with our baby and can easily soothe and comfort her. I was very nervous leaving our baby the first few times but Renee...

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Jenna G.

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there :) My name is Jenna and I am a full time NICU RN 3 days a week. I am looking to help out families in need of newborn/child care on my days off. Looking for a family with flexibility due my scheduled shifts varying week by week. Looking to assist a family 1-2 days per week. I specialize in newborn care all the way...

Teresa D. says "Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview....

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

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

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

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

Christine P.

CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in...

- Shawn C.

Danyele J.

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...

- Juli D.

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.

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 Wayne, 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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