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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Korina.
I've worked as a babysitter, mother-helper, camp-counselor, tutor and assistant teacher for children of all ages. I began baby-sitting when I was in middle school, and worked throughout high school with children as a babysitter, assistant teacher, camp counselor and tutor. In college, I presently work as...
Korina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Korina has worked with us so well. She has worked with my 5 year old son for a few months cumulatively now and she is excellent with him. She is energetic and friendly and thus very much respected and adored by my son. Even during down time she will keep my son...
Amy S.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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...
Kristen V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Julia and then had to cancel as plans changed and even with all of that as soon as plans Changed again she was right there to take it on babysitting. She was punctual she was reliable very respectful she listened to everything we'd had to say as parents...
James B.
Elizabeth I.
Huntington, NY
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since the age of 16 and a mothers helper since the age of 12, I am now 22. I am a very active person and have done a lot of traveling in life so far. The last work I did with children over seas was teaching English to 3-7 years old.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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!
Massiel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Holly J.
Yorktown Heights, NY
$17-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Holly! I'm an 19-year-old in my freshmen year of college at James Madison University. I am looking for a babysitting job during my school breaks. I have 5 years of experience of childcare for children ranging from the ages of 6 months to 7 years old. I have been a babysitter, mothers helper, and camp counselor. I have a...
Isabel A.
Rye, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Isabel A, a proud resident of Rye since childhood. I attended Midland, Rye Middle, and High School before pursuing my college education at The University of Alabama. Following graduation, I felt drawn back to Rye, inspired to follow in my mother's footsteps in the realm of Rye Real Estate.
My journey into childcare...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi, my name is Joan and I'm a 55-year-old early retiree with time on my hands to help others. I've been an Executive/Personal Assistant for 35 years and have great skills that have transferred well to the care community.
Things I can help with: before school care, driving to school/daycare, mommy's helper, personal assistant...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Miranda R.
Scarsdale, NY
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Miranda And I Am Looking For Babysitting Jobs In Scarsdale!
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing, and creative!
I like working with kids because I love to see them learn new things and have fun!
I started working with kids when I was 13. I started off as a mothers helper and I have had babysitting jobs here and there since then.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with...
Hello Care Families. I'm a Mom of 4 adult age children. My work experience includes raising 4 of my own children. I have 2 1/2 years' experience as a Nanny/Mothers Helper which involved taking care of 2 teen-age children - dropping off/picking up from school, taking to after school activities. I also did laundry, picked up items...
Debra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Brooke C.
Purdys, NY
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a senior at Binghamton University, and I am studying psychology and speech and language pathology in the hopes of working as a speech therapist for children in the future.
I have always enjoyed working with kids, I find it so rewarding and think it is great experience for my future. I also have two younger sisters and grew...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a graduate from Georgetown University, where I studied business. I grew up in Rye, NY and have since moved back where I am a fitness instructor at Yogafreak in Rye Brook and a real estate agent with Sotheby's in Rye. My childcare experience began at 12 years old fostering experience babysitting kids of all ages...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Abigail L.
Bridgeport, CT
$20-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am Abby, and I have always been around my little cousins and started being a mother's helper as soon as I could. I am currently attending college to become an elementary school teacher. I am looking for babysitting jobs and possible nannying positions. I love helping families and taking stress off of their hands. I am...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Laura T.
White Plains, NY
$30/hr • 11 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and find great fulfillment in making a positive impact on their lives. With over a decade of childcare experience, I have the skills and knowledge needed to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
I'm also a mom which gives me a...
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
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Lillian S.
Huntington, NY
$17-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
An Active Creative! I Love Doing Arts And Crafts, Playing Pretend, And Sharing Laughs!
I'm currently studying Psychology at Emory University! This summer I will also be working at a day camp with 3-year-olds. I have 6 years of experience. I've mostly worked as a baby-sitter as-needed for multiple families throughout high school and during college. I've worked with boys and girls between ages 5-11. In 2020, I ran...
Lillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT
Korina K.
5.0
Korina has worked with us so well. She has worked with my 5 year old son for a few months cumulatively now and she is excellent with him. She is energetic and friendly and thus very much respected and adored by my son. Even during down time she will keep my son engaged with answering math questions...
- Amy S.
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 S.
5.0
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 bedtime even though he missed his nap. Overall great!
- Mary B.
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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 May, 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 $25.00.