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Mother's helpers in New Canaan, CT
Sydney D.
New Canaan, CT
$20-36/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday Daytime Needs
Hi there! My name is Sydney and I am finishing my final semester at the University of Vermont. I study Sociology and Economics and have a passion for arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, and have recently taken up baking. Care taking in many forms has always been a part of my life. I began as a mother's helper at the age of...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bonnie and I live in New Canaan. I have been a full-time mom for 12 straight years. Now that my children are in school full-time, I am able and wish to help other parents with their children. I am honest, kind, nurturing, patient, and a responsible person. I have spent many long hours swaddling, feeding,...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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....
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Angela is reliable, responsible and so lovely to be around! My kids were always so happy to see her. She helped us to prepare meals for the kids, helped them with school work when needed and laundry. My kitchen (without asking) was always left cleaner than one...
Susie S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20+years of experience in childcare and house management. Fun, creative, easy going personality. Responsible, dedicated, energetic, well organised, and multitask oriented. Ideal for a mother helper/substitute, remote learning, running household/errands. Excellent driving record. Reference upon request.
Svitlana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I love working with children. I believe that its important that children are surrounded with people who are caring and attentive and creative. I have cared for children who were 3months old to teenagers.
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Responsible, reliable and punctual. I am respectful and try my best to fulfill patients needs the best I can. I love caring for others because it is what I do best. I am looking to help someone in need of care.
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I absolutely love working with children and am an enthusiastic caregiver. I have had 3 years of working experience at summer camps and after school programs with children of varying mental and physical ability levels. I work for many families in Fairfield County and am always willing to work a flexible schedule.
I'd describe my...
Tess can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
I have 10 years of administrative and personal assistant experience. I am also great at planning events and parties. I have a vehicle and can run errands as needed. Super comfortable with pets and great with children.
Precious can also help with: Craft assistance
I have been a mother's helper during the summer of my freshman year. I helped the mother by entertaining her 2-year-old son, while they were watching their newborn. I have also babysat multiple times for a family with 3 kids, ages 2, 5, 7. I was also a camp counselor for 2 years.
Falon can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alissa M.
Stamford, CT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! am 20 years old and I'm a student at Texas Tech University. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now and also was a camp counselor for a few summers. I have experience with pets, own my own car for transportation, and I'm CPR certified! I love to cook/bake, arts and crafts, go on walks, play games + sports and many...
Alissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Monica. I have raised three incredible sons. My youngest has severe non-verbal Autism. I have first hand experiences with special needs.
I have plenty of experience in childcare and working as a nanny/mother's helper.
I am trust worthy, honest and dependable, organized and punctual. I love working with children!
I have...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! I am excited about helping you and your family! I have 6 years of experience between a preschool day care/after school care and personal babysitting and nannying with different families. I have worked with several day camps and sleep away camps for both children and teenagers as well, and am committed to giving your family...
Claudia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Mariah N.
Greenwich, CT
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
With over a decade of experience in childcare, I have developed a deep passion for nurturing
children and supporting families. Having grown up in a large family, naturally I began caring for
younger siblings at a young age, later transitioning into babysitting my nieces and nephews.
Upon graduating high school I worked as a...
Mariah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hi! My name is Andrea and I'm 32 years old. After working with my current family after 6 wonderful years, I'm looking for a new loving long-term family
I have over 8 years of experience and I've worked with kids of all ages. From infants to teenagers. I'm CPR/AED/First AID certified, a strong swimmer and driver
I enjoy doing...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is wonderful! Always on time. Patient and caring. She is strong and firm but loving. I have 3 kids and they love it when we say “Andrea is coming!” She has saved us many times. All I can say is Andrea is a pro! "
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Nanny with experience and references of 9 years, I'm dedicated, attentive, charismatic, active, practical and willing to help in whatever is necessary. familiarized with the daily activities of schools, sports venues and normal activities of children. very careful driving kids and clean driving record.
Morgan C.
Thornwood, NY
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone my name is Morgan. I have always loved caring for children. My passion for child care began when I became a mother's helper at the age of 14. Since then i've cared for children of all ages ranging from newborn to elementary school age in home settings and at a preschool. I am fully vaccinated and have a clean...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Morgan is an absolute blessing to our family. She is nurturing and hands on with our two girls. She is incredibly helpful and supports my husband and me with housework etc. A true gem!"
Michelle O.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with working with children. I spent the best summer of my life there, building relationships with kids ages 5-13. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is a smart well spoken women who cares for others and is overall a great human being."
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT
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
Angela P.
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 our son and making his time with her...
- Mary Alice S.
Andrea I.
5.0
She is wonderful! Always on time. Patient and caring. She is strong and firm but loving. I have 3 kids and they love it when we say “Andrea is coming!” She has saved us many times. All I can say is Andrea is a pro!
- Care member
Morgan C.
5.0
Morgan is an absolute blessing to our family. She is nurturing and hands on with our two girls. She is incredibly helpful and supports my husband and me with housework etc. A true gem!
- Michelle O.
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 New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT in March, 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 $23.33.