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Mariah S.

Experienced Part Time/Full Time Nanny Available!

Prospect, CT

4.8(1)
from
$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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Recently Moved Back To CT 15+ Yrs Experience

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
*****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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Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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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Waterbury, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a loving mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, auntie, & one of my favorite roles a nanny/mother's helper! I have 16 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages. It's an honor to me when parents put their trust in me & allow me to care for and love their children! From September 2017 to December 2022, I was...
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Cheshire, CT

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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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Marissa - Babysitter

Middlebury, CT

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$19/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Experienced Child Caregiver/Teacher

Waterbury, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Watertown, CT

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Happy, Energetic And Studious College-Aged Helper

Milford, CT

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Great Mommas Helper

Derby, CT

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

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Burlington, CT

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sara. I have been working with children for almost a decade now, starting as a mother's helper and working every job in between from daycare worker to tutor to teacher! Working with kids is my favorite because they never cease to surprise me. Every child is different in new and brilliant ways and watching them...
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Part-time Babysitter

Bethlehem, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Jaime! I am a 6th grade teacher looking for side gigs either on the weekends or nights. I would also love to be a mother's helper- running errands, etc. Let me know with any questions you may have!
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Meet Jalina

Ansonia, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Leanna, living in Hamden, CT, and pursuing my degree in nursing and psychology. I have always loved kids! I have been working with little people in various capacities much of my life. I started out as a kindergarten class aid and a counselor at a camp for special needs children. I began babysitting during high...
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Middletown, CT

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$25/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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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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Here To Help!

Rocky Hill, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Cristina I am 28 and currently in the works of starting my own business creating an organic massage oils line! I've always had a motherly side to me and since 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 for my family...
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  • 25 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 4.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Prospect, CT are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 25 listed mother's helpers

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.

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.

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 1 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 Prospect, 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 $15.00.

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