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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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.
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."
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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
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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
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
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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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
(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, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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
(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.
Hello! My name is Sophia and I am currently a student at Binghamton University pursuing a degree in English and Education. I have been a mother's helper and babysitter for toddlers, kids, and pre-teens, and love to keep children entertained with crafts and fun games. I am reliable, safe, and hardworking, and prioritize making...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hi! I am a Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Much of my career has been taking care of large and small families. I can cook accordingly. I keep things neat, clean and tidy, and will do laundry. I believe schedules are meant to be prepared for and kept. I have a new car and a clean license. I love children and animals and...
Deborah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Stratford, CT
Erin A.
5.0
Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids.
- Allison B.
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
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.
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.
Marissa M.
5.0
She is a smart well spoken women who cares for others and is overall a great human being.
- 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 $17.00.