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I am the oldest (along with my twin brother) and I have cared for my two younger siblings from the beginning.
Starting babysitting around the age of 14, so I have over 6 years of experience with a variety of ages and number of children.
I have worked as a summer nanny, a mother's helper, to a weekly babysitter.
I worked two...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Paige H.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a college student at Quinnipiac University, graduating in May. I am a Health Science Major with Minors in Psychology and Sports Medicine. I will be attending Physical Therapy Graduate school in the Fall at Arcadia University! I have many years of child care and babysitting experience. I've cared for babies, toddlers, and...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Leanna B.
Hamden, CT
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leanna, living in Hamden, CT, and pursuing my degree in nursing and psychology. I have always loved kids! I have been working with little people in various capacities much of my life. I started out as a kindergarten class aid and a counselor at a camp for special needs children. I began babysitting during high...
Leanna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
5.0
(3)
I have a son that was born in October 2023 and would like him to come with me. I have over a decade of childcare experience in multiple situations; as a mother's helper, in day care centers, WFH situations, and when parents go into the office. Ages 3m-14yrs. I have been responsible for up to four children at one time with their...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with girls. VERY flexible with schedule. She cooked well for us and was to learning new meals. I already miss her."
Eric E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of 3 children in the past ages 7, 9 11. I was responsible for driving them to activities making sure their homework completed. I also did light housework, meal preparation and keeping family organized. Have also filled in for nanny caring for infant twin boys. Currently one day a week a mother's...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"A dependable person and try's her best to fulfill your family's needs. Can help with pretty much anything !"
Shobha J.
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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have known Julia for a very long time. She is responsible, caring, and an exceptional person overall. I am a pretty overprotective mom and have always felt confident leaving my three little ones with her even as newborns. She has a passion for children and goes...
Alison G.
Hi everyone I'm 46 years old mother of 3 boys ages 27, 21, 15 a grandma of a little girl and boy. Boca Raton resident I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I'm looking for a long-term job full-time.
Meire can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Tanya S.
Derby, CT
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, personable & understanding. I enjoy working with kids because of their pure innocence & the curiosity of the world. I'm looking for an opportunity that provides me w/ happiness & a healthy environment. I started working w/ kids when I was a teenager as a typical babysitter. I became a...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hello, I'm Olivia! I'm willing to take up part time babysitting jobs, or one-off jobs between my hours, though I am more than willing to be flexible if my schedule allows it.
I don't mind doing crafts with kids, reading, or helping with schoolwork they may have. I am patient with children and mostly soft-spoken.
Olivia R. can also help with: Craft assistance
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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica S.
Cheshire, CT
$17-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Jess and I was born and raised in Connecticut. I'm now a college student at Elon University in North Carolina. I've spent my entire life around kids. Growing up, I was the oldest of 16 younger cousins so I was always the designated babysitter at family gatherings. I have six years of experience staring as a mother's...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Experienced caring for multiple family members such as younger sibling & baby cousin. I am fun, patient, loving & very helpful.
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I have been working with children since I was 13. I started off volunteering as a teen helper for children's church at my previous church. I did this for 6 years and worked with children of all ages 12 and under. . I worked in various locations and settings For ABA. Currently, I am working as a developmental therapy specialist...
Ashleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Magdalen F.
Bridgeport, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."
Allison B.
Sophia S.
Guilford, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Exceptional, Well-Referenced Nanny Seeking Full-Time Employment With A Loving Family
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Sophia and I am a career Nanny with a stellar work ethic currently seeking a long term, part-time morning position with a wonderful family. I have over 20 years of experience as a Child Care Provider. During that time, I have worked in the capacity of Baby Nurse, Nanny, Babysitter and Mother's Helper....
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had interviewed Donna this April for our nanny position to care for our newborn child. She was very nice, smart, honest, and organized. We would have loved to hire her, however, we have a recent change in job that is making us move to a different city next...
Omar F.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
Vanessa P.
Middletown, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist. I am currently pursuing my master's degree, in the meantime, I...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Hamden, CT
Pauline C.
5.0
We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job opportunities.
- Doug M.
Colleen S.
5.0
Colleen served as a nanny to our 2 girls (ages 9 and 11) for 11 months. Her duties included picking them up from school and driving them home or to after school activities. Additionally, she played with them, assisted our 9 year old with school projects and prepped dinner for the family.
I would...
- Alice A.
Patricia G.
5.0
A dependable person and try's her best to fulfill your family's needs. Can help with pretty much anything !
- Shobha J.
Julia B.
5.0
I have known Julia for a very long time. She is responsible, caring, and an exceptional person overall. I am a pretty overprotective mom and have always felt confident leaving my three little ones with her even as newborns. She has a passion for children and goes above and beyond, by playing games...
- Alison G.
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
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 $20.33.