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Giselle N.

Meriden, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Giselle, and I'm a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I currently work in a public school and have 4 years of experience caring for and supporting children. I'm also a mother myself, which has strengthened my patience, understanding, and ability to create a nurturing...
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Crystal T.'s Photo

Meriden, CT

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
About Me Hi! I'm Crystal - a caring, dependable, and detail-oriented helper offering cleaning, dog walking, and childcare in Connecticut. I'm here to help make your life easier, more peaceful, and more organized. Newborns to 12 years old Safe, patient, and engaging care Homework help, creative play, light meals Part-time,...
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Colleen S.'s Photo

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
*****availability starts January 2026**** 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...

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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Vanessa P.'s Photo

Middletown, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Childcare Provider With 5 Years Experience

Southington, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Amanda! I have been babysitting and watching over kids from a young age. Even when I was too young to babysit on my own, I would help out in my church nursery as often as I was allowed to. I was also a mother's helper for a mother with a toddler and infant twins. I worked at a daycare with mostly infants and toddlers for...
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Cheshire, CT

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jess, I'm 21 years old and I was born and raised in Cheshire, Connecticut. I'm a recent college graduate from Elon University and will be back in Cheshire for the entire summer. Growing up, I was the oldest of 16 younger cousins so I was always the designated babysitter at family gatherings. I have eight years of...
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Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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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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Exceptional, Well-Referenced Nanny Seeking Full-Time Employment With A Loving Family

Guilford, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Families! My name is Sophia and I am a career Nanny with a stellar work ethic currently seeking a long term, Full Time position with a wonderful family. I have over 21 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....

Omar F. says "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...

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Sadie S.'s Photo

Watertown, CT

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Super Helper

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an energetic mother of three adult children and actively involved grandmother of two toddlers and one infant. I have ample experience with children and love to be hands on with activities. I raised my children in west Hartford and now enjoy taking my grandchildren to parks, museums, libraries and music classes. I have a lot...
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Knowledgeable, Responsible, And Most Importantly, Fun Loving!

Newington, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your family's babysitter! As a person with an extended family, I began acting as a "mother's helper" at the age of 10. Now, I have 5 years of professional childcare experience, acting as a summer camp counselor, after-school caretaker, and traditional babysitter. I am extremely reliable,...
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Reliable Mommy's Little Helper

East Haven, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as patient. I like working with kids because young ones are fun to be around. To be respected and appreciated because I go above and beyond what is asked of me on a daily basis for my clients. I started working with kids when I became a parent 16 years ago. Also I worked as a nanny and...
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Jessica G.'s Photo

Seymour, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lyndsay K.'s Photo

Northford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as flexible, patient, and fun. I like working with kids because it is rewarding to help them learn and grow! I love how working with kids doesn't feel like work because it's so fun! I started working with kids when I was 12! I was a Mother's Helper. Then, I began babysitting at 14. Since then, I...
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Chelsea B.'s Photo

West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I have always loved caring for children! I have taken care of and taught 2-4-year-olds at my church, been a mother's helper to children from 7 months - 9 years, and babysat kids 7 years and up. I am a strong swimmer and have worked around pets ranging from small dogs to horses!
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Experienced Child Caregiver/Teacher

Waterbury, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Caroline P.'s Photo

Avon, CT

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Caroline. I have 20+ years of childcare experience, having begun babysitting for neighborhood families when I was 13. I have provided care for 8+ families over the years, spanning in age from infant, toddler, young child to pre-teen. I am a caring, compassionate, creative, responsible and reliable individual who enjoys...
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Marissa U.'s Photo

Middlebury, CT

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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...
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Cristina D.'s Photo

Rocky Hill, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Cristina I am 29 and currently in the works of starting my own business creating an organic massage oils and candles line! I've always had a motherly side to me considering being the first born in my family and all my cousins. I have a sister and a brother whom are older now but I was always the go-to helper...
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  • 25 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in Meriden, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 25 listed mother's helpers

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.

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.

Mariah S.

Phenomenal, thoughtful, smart and gracious caregiver. Added so much vibrancy to our lives and truly cared deeply for our kids. Highly...

- Laura D.

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.

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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 $15.00.

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