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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, and fun loving.
I like working with kids because they give me a unique perspective on the world that we tend to forget in our adult years.
I'm looking for a job that fulfills me and helps me to learn and grow as a person.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old...
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
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
(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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marissa is great! I never have to worry about a thing when she is here. She is responsible and gentle and not to mention a great cook! She is not only a care giver but a best friend."
Care member
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
Experienced caring for multiple family members such as younger sibling & baby cousin. I am fun, patient, loving & very helpful.
Lillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marissa, I have experience working in child care for over 7 years. I have worked in a before and after-school program for a local elementary school, organizing crafts, and providing homework help. I have been a mother's helper/babysitter since I was 13, and I have worked at a local summer camp for about 4-5...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sabrina. I've been working in childcare since I was 15 years old. It started with a few mother's helper jobs, then transitioned into babysitting, then nannying. I've been a full-time nanny for a family of two boys for three years now! As much as I love them, I'm making the move to Connecticut and will be looking...
Sabrina S can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Lauren B.
Shelton, CT
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I recently left my 9-5 working as a Geologist to have a homestead lifestyle with my husband. Interested in a part time position. Prior to college, I have worked with children in many forms. I was a mother's helper to a family for almost 10 years, I was a girl scout counselor for 3 years, and I coached/refereed SYSO soccer teams....
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have many years of experience working with children teaching, fostering, direct care and mentoring them. I was a head teacher for preschool-head start programs for many years. I have helped many families with ideas and support on how to manage some behaviors and emotions by helping to design a consistent routine. My experience...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Rebeca
I was a helper at my mother's licensed home daycare for about five years. I have also worked at The Goddard School in Connecticut as a teacher for the First Steps. I love kids and I love watching them learn and grow. I have experience working with kids of all ages, I also have experience working with kids with...
Rebeca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My girls absolutely loved Rebeca! She was always on time and available if I needed her to stay later or to come in a different day than scheduled. She was helpful with their virtual schooling and helped them with any homework."
Ashley C.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate reliable woman seeking a part time position as a companion/assistant/helper. I will run errands, shop, drive you to appointments, meal prep/cook etc.
I am organized, efficient and have a great driving record along with wonderful references.
I am also very flexible and can be available on a regular...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"I have known Susan for many years and she is a very responsible and reliable woman. She is such a "people" person and makes everyone feel at ease. She helped with the care of my parents and was wonderful. They loved her. She has a gentle, caring spirit that is...
Paula M.
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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Alyssa was like a second mom and best friend for my kids. Always dependable and trustworthy. I simply cannot say enough positive things about Alyssa, and I could not have asked for a better caretaker during formative years for my children."
Christina M.
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: 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
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."
Allison B.
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Oxford, CT
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.
Marissa M.
5.0
She is a smart well spoken women who cares for others and is overall a great human being.
- Care member
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.
Rebeca V.
5.0
Rebeca is the kindest most generous and selfless person I have ever hired...my kids became her own and she went above and beyond to help them and me out....always respectful and punctual....
- Samantha S.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Oxford, 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 1 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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 $4.00.