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Experience working with students on the spectrum
Love doing crafts and outdoor activities ! Anything that can be learned can be done in a fun way :)
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Hello! I am a mom of 2 college kids who are in college. I have been in the field of education for over 20 years with experience with babies, toddlers, and all ages of children, students with special needs, and more. I am enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and kind.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi, my name is Katie . I'm a graduate clinical social work student at Southern Connecticut State University. I have 8 years of child care experience working with kids through regular babysitting, tutoring, and as a camp counselor. I have a wide range of ages I'm comfortable working with. I love working with kids and am very...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Magdalen F.
Bridgeport, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Energetic, Responsible, Fun Caregiver Who Is Looking For Employment In Childcare. Qualify
5.0
(1)
I have 10 + years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I am a dedicated, responsible, punctual loving, nurturing, well rounded individual. I have great experiences with kids and have excellent references. I have been a nanny/babysitter and mothers helper for more than 10-years. I work hard to help...
Magdalen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"M has been with our family for almost 3 1/2 years. She is deeply caring, patient and kind. She is trustworthy and in frequent communication with me about the children. We are only parting ways because we are moving. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Julia and then had to cancel as plans changed and even with all of that as soon as plans Changed again she was right there to take it on babysitting. She was punctual she was reliable very respectful she listened to everything we'd had to say as parents...
James B.
Abigail L.
Bridgeport, CT
$20-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am Abby, and I have always been around my little cousins and started being a mother's helper as soon as I could. I am currently attending college to become an elementary school teacher. I am looking for babysitting jobs and possible nannying positions. I love helping families and taking stress off of their hands. I am...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Laura S.
Bridgeport, CT
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Laura I'm a junior nursing student at Sacred Heart University. I'm looking for a job with a family for the spring semester. I've babysat for the past few years and my family is a foster family so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages! I have babysat lots since high school, dog sat, was a mother's helper,...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Sheyla A.
Bridgeport, CT
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am someone who loves children. I have a little brother and I have helped raise him. I took care of him after school. I would love to help you and your family by playing with your child(ren) while making sure they are safe and happy.
I consider myself someone who is very mature for my age and I am also very independent, but I...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first-grade teacher in Bridgeport with a master's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. I have worked directly with children as a mothers' helper, nanny and tutor for 18+ years. My passion for learning and working with children led me to become a teacher. I have experience caring for children from...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi . My name is Tha and I am from Brazil. I am 25 years old looking for a full time position. I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of children 0-12 years old. I have handle daily child care as a live in and live out nanny/mothers helper. I am very responsible, caring, easy going and open minded. Back in Brazil I...
Thais can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old mother of two young. I have been baby-sitting and a mother's helper since the age of 13. I am honest and very dependable. I've been the nanny of two twin boys aged 8 for a few years now. I've spent my life being nurturing to my family and many pets. Due to my natural abilities, I hope to share my experience...
Dorene can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Chanel D.
Stamford, CT
$27/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm 29 years old. I've been working with infants, toddlers and school age children for 3 years at a daycare and as a nanny. I'm a proactive, responsible, loving person, always willing to bring support and I'm looking forward to become a great helper to the family I get to work with.
Chanel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's so caring and loving. She is 100% committed to whatever she is doing and she goes above and beyond. Most importantly she has a very good heart."
Zandalee G.
Alyssa M.
Bethel, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alyssa. I am 32 years old and have been caring for children for 20+ years. I grew up the youngest of 4 girls and my mother ran a daycare out of our home so I was always around children. At 11, I started as a mother's helper, by the age of 13, I began watching children on my own. On top of all my experience...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Alyssa was our full time nanny for 3+ years. I cannot say enough about how wonderful, caring, organized and responsible Alyssa is with our children. She treats them as her own, with care and compassion. We trust her completely with our kids for driving, swimming...
Kristen V.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin and I am an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. I am an economics student with minors in German, journalism, computer science, and environmental science. I absolutely love school and learning new skills is my passion.
Over summer breaks I reside in southern Connecticut with my family, but...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."
Allison B.
Angela P.
Stamford, CT
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Educated, Seasoned, Reliable, Caring, Considerate, Nurturing Nanny/Sitter/Mother's Helper
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an educated and responsible mom of 3 fabulous young adults. I have over 25 years of child rearing experience, and 10 years of volunteer religious instructional experience, through my parish church. I'm an avid photographer, historian/genealogist, bibliophile, writer/blogger, and also enjoy arts & crafts, as well as...
Angela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Angela helped us with the transport of our son to and from his sports practices for months. She was exceptional in all ways. Angela is an asset to any parent because of her thoughtfulness, punctuality, kindness, experience, and the great care she put into helping...
Mary Alice S.
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Pauline has been a tremendous help for my family. She has provided both childcare and housekeeping for us. We fully trust her to care for our young children -- and that's something we don't say lightly. She is absolutely great at engaging our preschooler! And our...
Brian S.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 25 years old. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my B. A. in Spanish in 2021 and am currently attending Sacred Heart University working towards my Master's in Social Work. I work as a Pre-K Teacher and have been working with kids for 10+ years. Other than my current job, my various child...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was one of my most dependable staff at our before and after school enrichment program. Her strong work ethic is matched only by the genuine love she brings to each engagement with the children we serve. Filled with positive energy and a desire to offer our...
Brian T.
Jordan P.
Stony Brook, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi all!! My name is Jordan and I'm 20 years old currently studying at Binghamton University, pursuing a degree in psychology. I am interested in pursuing a career in school psychology, or working with individuals and children with disabilities. I am very patient, compassionate, outgoing, reliable, hard-working, and very eager to...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Magdalena G.
New Canaan, CT
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Responsible And Reliable Childcare Provider/household Assistant.
Hi, my name is Magdalena and
I am a mom of 2 teen daughters. I came to US as a nanny and house manager for years
In my free time I love to cook healthy meals and spend time outdoors with my family.
I have always believed that it's important for children to venture out and play outside!
Now that my girls are older (13&15) I...
Magdalena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Hi my name is Jalina. I have 6 years of childcare experience including of 3 years of teaching and directing youth theater from ages 4-17, and 6 years of nannying and babysitting ages infant to 16. I'm great with kids and animals, have a reliable car, first aid and CPR certified, as well am epi pen and inhaler administration...
Jalina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Fairfield, CT
Magdalen F.
5.0
M has been with our family for almost 3 1/2 years. She is deeply caring, patient and kind. She is trustworthy and in frequent communication with me about the children. We are only parting ways because we are moving. Any family would be lucky to have her.
- Care member
Julia S.
5.0
Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to fall asleep at bedtime even though he missed his nap. Overall great!
- Mary B.
Chanel D.
5.0
I just wanted to come on here to say how great Chanel was with my 7 year old sister. In the past I have struggled with finding proper care for my sister as she is autistic and can be a bit of a handful for others - but Chanel has been amazing with her from day one. I love how patient she was with...
- Care member
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa was our full time nanny for 3+ years. I cannot say enough about how wonderful, caring, organized and responsible Alyssa is with our children. She treats them as her own, with care and compassion. We trust her completely with our kids for driving, swimming and overnights. She is responsible...
- Kristen V.
Erin A.
5.0
Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids.
- Allison B.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Fairfield, CT?
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 3 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Fairfield, CT?
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 Fairfield, CT. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Fairfield, CT in April, 2025?
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 $23.00.