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Lillian S.

Great Mommas Helper

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Experienced caring for multiple family members such as younger sibling & baby cousin. I am fun, patient, loving & very helpful.
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Derby, CT

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Doug M. says "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...

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Happy, Energetic And Studious College-Aged Helper

Milford, CT

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Allison B. says "Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."

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Seymour, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm a nurturing, loving, and responsible mom to an 11-year-old and a 5-year-old, with personal experience supporting a child with autism. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, I bring professional skills in health, safety, and medication administration, along with years of hands-on experience in babysitting, elder sitting, pet sitting,...
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Fun And Energetic Nanny Avaible

Bridgeport, CT

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
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...
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Teacher Looking For After School Work

Stratford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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...
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Milford, CT

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13 starting as a mothers helper in Milford CT. I'm just in here looking for some side jobs well I'm in the area and would love to get back into babysitting!
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Mother's Helper

Trumbull, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi everyone I'm 46 years old mother of 3 boys ages 27, 21, 15 a grandma of a little girl and boy. Trumbull resident I have 16 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I'm looking for a long-term job part time.
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Meet Jalina

Ansonia, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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...
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Babysitter/Nanny/Helper

Monroe, CT

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...
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Light cleaning
craft assistance
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...
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Recently Moved Back To CT 15+ Yrs Experience

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
*****currently unavailable**** 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 age ranges being 5 months to 8 years old. I have...

Alice A. says "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...

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Watertown, CT

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'd describe myself as friendly, patient, and compassionate. I've loved working with kids for as long as I can remember. As the oldest girl in my family, I often cared for my younger siblings and cousins, which naturally led to babysitting for family friends and co-workers. Since moving to Florida four years ago, I've worked...

Laura R. says "Sadie is great with children and has no troubles engaging in play to keep them busy. She provided childcare for my family for a few hours each day between...

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Experienced Part Time/Full Time Nanny Available!

Prospect, CT

4.8(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
I started out as a mother's helper and teaching/assisting Sunday school (pre-k-2nd-middle school). My experience has brought me to my most recent job as a nanny and tutor. Having dealt with both severe food allergies, sensory issues and high functioning Asperger's syndrome, I have come to learn that each child has their own way...

Laura D. says "Phenomenal, thoughtful, smart and gracious caregiver. Added so much vibrancy to our lives and truly cared deeply for our kids. Highly recommend Mariah!"

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Enthusiastic Sitter

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Mary B. says "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...

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Helper To The Rescue

Fairfield, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
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 :)
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Fun Energetic Babysitter Looking For A Nice Family To Help Out!

Brookfield, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Rebecca. I am 22 years old and in the nursing program at Western Connecticut State University. I have been babysitting for 5 years, and was a mother's helper before that for as long as I can remember. I have worked in daycares, summer camps, and for individuals families. I am comfortable working with children of all...
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Bethel, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Alyssa. I am 37 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...
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Full-Time Caregiver For The Summer

Bethel, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Friendly and dependable helper offering childcare, housekeeping, and errand-running services. I'm organized, great with kids, and love making life easier for busy families!
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  • 35 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Derby, CT

Mother's Helpers in Derby, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 35 listed mother's helpers

Pauline C.

We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our...

- Doug M.

Erin A.

Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids.

- Allison B.

Colleen S.

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...

- Alice A.

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

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 2 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

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 Derby, CT. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

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 $21.00.

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