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Colleen S.

Recently Moved Back To CT 15+ Yrs Experience

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
*****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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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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Cheshire, CT

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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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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Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Watertown, CT

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Exceptional, Well-Referenced Nanny Seeking Full-Time Employment With A Loving Family

Guilford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Great Mommas Helper

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Marissa - Babysitter

Middlebury, CT

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$19/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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East Hampton, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Meghan! I'm 32 years old with about 15 years of experience working with children. Before I graduated from college in 2014, I had numerous child care jobs with kids who were anywhere from 2 months-12 years old. After graduating, I got a job as a case manager at a foster care agency where I worked for three years. In...
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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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Middletown, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Meet Jalina

Ansonia, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Waterbury, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Experienced Child Caregiver/Teacher

Waterbury, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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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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Emily A.'s Photo

Milford, CT

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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  • 24 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Wallingford, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 24 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.

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.

Sadie S.

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...

- Laura R.

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 Wallingford, 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 $22.00.

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