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Katie H.

New York, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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I started working with kids when I was just 11 years old, starting as a mother's helper in my neighborhood. I babysit for multiple families in high school and college, often taking care of my younger cousins over night. More recently, I babysat for a family for 2 years while also working a corporate job. I absolutely love...
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Emma N.'s Photo

New York, NY

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Emma and I live in the city with my 2-year-old pup. I'm an arts and crafts enthusiast, lover of good food. I'm a working professional in the financial services industry taking some time off this summer to reset and help people out. I love helping families feel supported and cared for- whether that means keeping...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi My name is Chiara, I'm a bilingual(french, English) nanny with 3 years of professional experience. I am originally from Paris but I have moved back and forth to the states. I genuinely like spending time with kids. They are a joy to be around since they have such incredible enthusiasm, children inspire me because they teach...
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New York, NY

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Hi! I am 23 years old, and I am a graduate student at Columbia University's Teachers College where I'm earning a masters degree in autism and intellectual disability. For the '24-'25 school year I was the lead special education teacher for a preschool children who have variety of disabilities and moderate to high support needs....
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Your Helper

Bronx, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Babysitting or elderly sitting. Have a car. Very punctual. Been working in the special education field for the last 27 years. I love to help.
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Child care

Brooklyn, NY

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$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience working full time as a mother's helper and nanny with one family of 3 energetic kids. I enjoy going to the park, biking, crafting, and keeping up with the high energy. I opt out of encouraging screen time unless prompted by the parents or on sick days. Parental requests are of utmost importance in...
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Rose G.'s Photo

Bronx, NY

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Rose I have been a babysitter/mother's helper for 7 years. Working with kids is an absolute joy. I tend to work with families that have multiple children. I have worked with ages 0-13. I can do an array of things depending on the household, anything from changing diapers, to potty training or even 7th-grade algebra. Im...
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Hi! I'm Cassidy, A 22 Year Old Recent College Graduate, From Delaware.

New York, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I like working with kids because it genuinely makes me happy. I love being creative and playing games. Connecting with kids and being able to help and teach them is deeply fulfilling. I'm looking for a job that I look forward to showing up at each day. A job is more than just a means of income. It is something that brings me...
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Child care.

New York, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. I have over three years of experience working as a babysitter and mother's helper for children 9 months old to 11 years old. I believe in fostering growth through creativity and imagination by engaging kids in board games and other fun activities. I am currently pursuing...
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Little Neck, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
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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Social Work Graduate Student Looking For Summer Nannying Opportunities

New York, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Eliza and I am a MSW graduate student looking for a summer nannying/babysitting role! I currently work for another family with three kids, but their two older children will be heading to camp so I'm looking to connect with new families who could use child care during the summer months. I have spent the last...
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Anele N.'s Photo

Mount Vernon, NY

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm a warm, grounded, and dependable person with a positive, realistic outlook on life. I value kindness, connection, and mutual respect, and I bring calm, supportive energy wherever I go. I truly love working with children and animals, and I'm very comfortable in pet-friendly homes. I naturally lean into a...
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Kew Gardens, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Anna, and I have 10 years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to early teens, including those with special needs. My background as both a longtime babysitter and mental health counselor allows me to bring patience, empathy, and understanding to every child I work with. Alongside childcare, I...
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Sitter And All-around Helper

New York, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person with over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little...
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Warm, Caring Hkme Helper

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm Lio and I'm here to make your life easier whether it's childcare, errands, pet care, or housekeeping. I'm a reliable, warm, and professional person. I love kids and taking care of them! I love watching them grow up, the excitement a d wonder in their eyes and actions when they experience something new. I'm a nurturing,...
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Full Time/Part Time Caregiver

Yonkers, NY

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$10/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
My experience watching children started at about the age of 16 when I became a mother's helper working with a 2-year-old boy and a 5-year-old boy in the town of Eastchester where I grew up. As I entered my twenties, I pursued my degree in early childhood, while I still would babysit two little girls after school, ages 5 & 9 at...
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Certified Nanny

Bronx, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Leticia. I am a caring, loving and warm nanny/mother's helper with over 10 years of caregiver experience. I have worked with newborn, toddler and school age children. I am CPR and First Aid certified with SUNY health and safety training. I work with parents to ensure that their children are safeguarded with the...
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Part-time/full-time Caregiver

Roslyn, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
My experience with caring for children ranges from early intervention ABA special needs young children from ages 1-6 as well as middle school and high school age at-risk under resourced youth in cultural diverse communities. I have worked with nonprofits specializing in providing mentorship, confidence, leadership, and...
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Jeremy K.'s Photo

Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Childcare was a staple in my middle school and high school years. I lived in a very tight knit community in Cleveland, OH and knew all of my neighbors. A lot of them had kids that were 5-10 years younger than me and that gave me a lot of opportunity to get experience working with children. I have worked with kids ages 5-13...
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Smile Creator, Fun And Engaging Well-rounded Helper For Both Parents And Kids

New York, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 6 years of experience babysitting, tutoring, and performing various household tasks for families from different cultural backgrounds. In addition to routine duties, I can also help with Travel and Light Housekeeping.
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2025

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 Whitestone, 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 $17.00.

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