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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Natalie F.

Boonton, NJ

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I enjoy watching children. I started being a mothers helper when I was about 13 for three kids. I have 13 younger cousins that I have so much fun playing with. I am thinking about going into the teaching career for younger children because I do enjoy playing with them and I get along good with all ages.
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Chantel B.

Nanny/house Helper

Randolph, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I currently own a cleaning business and in and I am in the home health aid elderly care. I was a nanny on and off for 15 years . I also worked in a daycare as a group teacher for several years, I'm putting this back on my résumé because I'm willing to start working with Children again. I am very qualified and have a lot of...
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Jennifer H.

Highly Experienced Part-Time Babysitter

Randolph, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children for 25 years: - mother's helper/babysitter in high school - nanny throughout college and beyond - elementary school teacher for the last 8 years I have experience working with infants up to 15 years of age Responsibilities have included: Pick up from school/activities/vacation homes Light meal...
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Isabella M.

A Parents Helper

Morris Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my names Isabella, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers and am studying psychology. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I can prepare meals, clean, change diapers, put the kids to bed, and have the ability to create fun and engaging activities.
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Micaela A.

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

2.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Micaela. I am a public elementary music teacher in Morris County. I love to play music and anything to do with the arts. I started out as a mother's helper at about 15 with family and very quickly decided to pursue babysitting as a job and it has been a great experience I have nearly 10 years experience...
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Karen F.

Friendly Sitter.

Dover, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I have four year half of formal babysitting experience working with a family as their mother's helper, I was responsible for taking care of both their newborn and their 3-year-old toddler, as well as some light house chores and family management tasks. I also have six cousins ranging ages 2-10 that I have babysat for many time...
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Abigael B.

Compassionate And Trustworthy Caregiver And Housekeeper

Flanders, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Abbey, a reliable and caring helper offering childcare, senior care, pet sitting, and house keeping. I'm patient, trustworthy, and love supporting families in any way I can. Whether it's care for loved ones or keeping your home in order, I'm here to help!
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Wandalis R.

Nanny Helper

Rockaway, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Mother of three grown kids all in the medical field have experience with special needs , special challenges and training. Looking forward to meeting a great family who are in need of a helping hand with any tidying up house laundry cleaning, cooking or just simply arts and crafts with the children. Also a PET lover at heart.
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Robin G.

Fun & Reliable Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper

Pine Brook, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....

Amarylis B. says "Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have...

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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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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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Leticia M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Taryya E.

Here To Help You And Your Family!

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Ashley I.

Date-Night, Weekday Afternoon & Night, Mother's Helper

Wayne, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been casually babysitting for families since I was 15-years-old. I have taken care of family friend's children, families with four boys under the age of 11, and even kids of celebrities. I can handle a lot!
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Chloe M.

Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Mother's Helper

West Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Chloe. I am 18 years old and I have experience working with children. I have babysat before for a family on my street and I've worked as a camp counselor at 4-h. I've also volunteered at several schools. I am very patient, funny, and friendly and I love talking to and playing with kids! I'm currently a college student...
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Delaney B.

Kind And Energetic Sitter With Years Of Experience

Cedar Grove, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
My name is Delaney and I am currently seeking a part time position preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I love being outdoors and doing fun activities. I am comfortable with meal prep, homework help, and light tidying up. I have a background in first aid and CPR as I previously attended nursing school before changing...
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Saniyiah R.

Your Favorite Helper

West Orange, NJ

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$27/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hii! I am looking to babysit kids as they make me happy and fulfilled. Caregiving has been a part of my day-to-day life for a long time and I love it. I find so much joy in being a child's positive mentor. Working with kids makes me happy and fulfilled. I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment for kids with games, crafts, and...
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Allison P.

Summit, NJ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a college student always ready to work, improve myself, and my skills daily. I am eager to learn new things around me and I have always been really good with children. I have two younger siblings who I helped my parents raise, so you can say I have experience with kids. I have also had many babysitting jobs and mommy helper...
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  • 44 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Wharton, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 44 listed mother's helpers

Renee R.

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...

- Erin K.

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.

Robin G.

Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so...

- Amarylis 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 2 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 Wharton, 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 $20.00.

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