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60 mother's helpers are listed in Ridgewood, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 7 years

Mother's helpers in Ridgewood, NY

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Elyssa K.


Ridgewood, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter/Nanny Available

4.8

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 25-year-old alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, with a BS in Psychology. Having recently relocated to New York, I am beginning my search for work with loving families in the area. I have worked as a Child Development Specialist at a residential treatment facility for the past two years. This was an incredibly...
Elyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

4.0
"Professionally, I have worked with Elyssa in various situations. She has an excellent work ethic as evidenced by her being reliable, approachable and a team player. During her time at the center, Elyssa took initiative giving ideas and suggestions for unit...

Rachel R.

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Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$35-45/hr3 yrs exp

Creative Cook And Household Helper

After attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I began working in bakeries due to my culinary curiosities, as well as the kindred nature of food production and art creation. Since then, I've adapted to many different kitchen environments, such as bakery production to serving food, and am currently working part time...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Emily P.


Ridgewood, NY

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Artistic, Responsible, And Funny Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have decided to work primarily as a nanny/babysitter/mother's helper while I go through school. Aside from being the oldest of four kids, I've been working in childcare since 2014 with every age group. Childcare is the most fulfilling job I've ever had, and I am looking for work as families need more help within the Hudson...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katie B.


Ridgewood, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Music Teacher With Over 10 Years Of Experience

As the oldest child in my family, I've been helping to take care of children for as long as I can remember. However, I've been working with children professionally since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper, watching a 7-year-old and his 3-year-old brother, while their mother worked from home. Over the years I...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I've worked in childcare for a while and love spending time with children! After helping infants to young teens, kids with disabilities, and families with pets, I've experienced it all. As an auntie of a 1 & 3 yr old, I understand the importance of treating each kid like they're your own! It's important to take things seriously...
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Angela C.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Angela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"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 in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and...

Elizabeth R.

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Jacqueline J.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Boston University Graduate, Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Jacquie was one of the most wonderful caretakers we've ever had. She was extremely proactive, always wanting to help out wherever possible and truly going above and beyond expectations in every situation. She was warm and nurturing with our children, always coming...

Danielle O.

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Elizabeth T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend to both my husband and I. We trusted her without question, looked to her for advice and enjoyed our...

Lauren D.

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Maribel V.


Bayside, NY

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently working in a school and I would be available to work part time in the early afternoon and evenings as well as on the weekends. I have 2 daughters who are recent college grads and I am looking for part time work. I am a homeowner, and a housewife, who also works for the NYC Dept of Education for about 18 years. I'm...
Maribel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We were in town for my brother's wedding and hired Maribel to babysit our then 19 month old for 2 days. The first day was a trial period and our son immediately warmed up to her. Her years of experience shines through in her comfort, ease and confidence around our...

Simone T.

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Lisa B.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Sitter Available In New York, NY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 activities, and addressed with him calmly and positively his misbehaviors. She is respectful and open-minded of...

Caroline D.

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Emily W.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Anne H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

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...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 taken care of them overnight and helped with homework and meals. They are now 10 and 13. She also helped with...

Jennifer B.

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Sydney K.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Sydney, and I am a recent grad with 8+ years of babysitting experience. I was a competitive dancer my whole life so I babysat many of the younger girls I danced with and have many credible references from those experiences. I have also worked as a mother's helper for 5 children in virtual school while their...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney was amazing with our girls. We needed a sitter last minute and we were able to touch base with her. Our girls took to her really fast. She showed up on time, played and interacted with the children from the get go. The next morning our eldest went on and on...

Stacey W.

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Maribel G.


Flushing, NY

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
Maribel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maribel is helping us with house cleaning and childcare once per week. We have known her for almost 2 years now and we couldn't have been happier with her. She is very meticulous in her work always leaving the house not only clean but also organized and looking...

Nikoletta V.

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Melanie R.


Astoria, NY

$18-25/hr

Future Creative Writing Teacher

I am a compassionate, creative and attentive student looking to care for kids ages 6+! I have experience as a Mother's Helper in which I ran errands and did light house work for two different families, and have experience working with children. I have nannied kids ages 6-8 and worked at a group home where I worked with children...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f)) Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all ages, but especially ranging from 5-18. She has excellent manners, speaks properly and calm. She interacts,...

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Kudirat H.


New York, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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...
Kudirat can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our experience with the babysitter who looked after our children was fantastic. She was exceptional in every way and put our minds at ease about leaving our kids in her care. Her punctuality, flexibility, knowledge, and affection towards our children were...

Tessy O.

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Allison M.


Valley Stream, NY

$23-60/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hello! I have been a Teacher for the past 11 years and a Tutor for the past 13 years. In addition to this, I have been a: Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Teacher, After School Program Assistant Teacher, After School Program Teacher and super-involved Aunt of 5 young children. I am: caring, creative, detail-oriented,...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Livia B.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter With RIE, Reggio, And Montessori Training Looking For Part-time Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a babysitter, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I worked as a Teacher's Helper at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, and at Growing Seeds, a preschool in Portland, Oregon, which trains all its staff in RIE and Reggio philosophies. I love working with children,...
Livia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I've been using Livia three days per week to watch my now one-year-old for over six months and she is fantastic. She was actually a replacement for a previous nanny who was awful and we could not have been more pleased!!. Livia is very kind, easy-going, and...

Joanna Z.

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Camilla B.


New York, NY

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Taker, Excited For This New Role

I'd describe my personality as welcoming, warm, and creative. I like working with kids because they inspire me! I love being able to play with them and be silly. Over the years, I have been able to see them grow older and see how their minds grow. I'm looking for a job that keeps me active. I am a jewelry designer by day and...
Camilla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Camilla took great care of my three boys. They were all happy staying with her. We will definitely hire her again!"

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Molly W.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

I am a reliable, energetic & highly experienced babysitter looking to provide part-time childcare for families in the NYC area. I've been regularly nannying for local families ever since moving to Brooklyn in fall 2021, caring for children as young as 15 mo. throughout their all-day routines. I have professional childcare...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly and I attended the same college and had mutual friends, but only met post-grad when I sought an adept babysitter for close family friends who had just relocated to New York about a year ago. Nowadays, I am more frequently thanked for bringing Molly into...

Miles S.

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

Elyssa K.

4.0

Professionally, I have worked with Elyssa in various situations. She has an excellent work ethic as evidenced by her being reliable, approachable and a team player. During her time at the center, Elyssa took initiative giving ideas and suggestions for unit programming. In addition, Elyssa ensured...

- Rachel R.

Angela C.

4.0

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 in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and it's only been a couple weeks!...

- Elizabeth R.

Jacqueline J.

5.0

Jacquie was one of the most wonderful caretakers we've ever had. She was extremely proactive, always wanting to help out wherever possible and truly going above and beyond expectations in every situation. She was warm and nurturing with our children, always coming up with creative ways to play with...

- Danielle O.

Elizabeth T.

5.0

There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend to both my husband and I. We trusted her without question, looked to her for advice and enjoyed our conversations when we had downtime from work....

- Lauren D.

Maribel V.

5.0

We were in town for my brother's wedding and hired Maribel to babysit our then 19 month old for 2 days. The first day was a trial period and our son immediately warmed up to her. Her years of experience shines through in her comfort, ease and confidence around our son. She was also open to feedback...

- Simone T.

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