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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kate! I'm currently attending Syracuse University remotely. I have experience volunteering with children at an equestrian camp, and I have some babysitting experience. I am a quick learner and would love to help your family in any way I can!
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is my first hired babysitter. My girl in Kinder and she is so talkative and emotional so I had worried about connection between my girl and Kate. But mine has enjoyed whole time with Kate :). She is so kind and helpful. I 100% recommend her as your babysitter."
Jisun K.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids for 20 years.
I work as a tutor in public school and as a sitter after school.
Working with kids of all ages has hone my skills to work with kids of all kind of requirements.
Kusum can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
February 2025 Update: I am currently only available for occasional date night sitting during the week or weekends (excluding Thursdays).
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and childcare provider with a strong background in child development. Currently working as an elementary school teacher, I have extensive experience caring...
Janeleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janeleen did a great job taking care of my 2-year-old and 5-year-old girls while we were at a wedding. She came with fun activities, fed them dinner, and even put them to bed. Would hire her again next time I'm in town."
Fiona K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Keyana , and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 6 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves reading stories and playing imaginative...
Keyana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her! "
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Stephanie S.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am 23 years old. I am a recent graduate from UMass Boston with a Bachelor's Degree in Science. In undergrad I majored in Exercise and Health Science and currently I am working towards continuing my education for pediatric occupational therapy at MCPHS. I have been babysitting since I was 13...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She did a great job with our 2 year old daughter, they developed a good relationship, our daughter look forward seeing her, she helped us during a very busy time for the family this summer. She is fun, reliable, gentle and dedicated. We got along very well with...
Johanna B.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
Linda can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Miss.Linda is definitely the person you need to hire for your kids!! She always took my daughter places for her to have fun and sometimes she didn't want to come home because she was having so much fun. She is very reliable and if it was last minute she was able to...
Caroline C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor and I am very interested in this position. I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2023. After graduating I decided to become a building substitute at an Elementary School where I found my passion for teaching. I am going back to school to get my Masters in Early Elementary Education. I...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...
Amanda W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently available for care part time or full time. I'm available Monday- Friday and occasional weekend days if needed. I live in Tolland and have a 4-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter. I'm looking for a family that wouldn't mind bringing their child/children to our home. I've had a few different families come to our...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We hired Tiffany as our nanny when I went back to work after having our little girl. She was absolutely fantastic and I cannot say enough good things about her! She is very punctual and was always flexible with schedule changes (even at the last minute!) She was...
Sara R.
Genna H.
Manchester, CT
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I started working with kids when I was about 14/15 years old, my Grandmother had a daycare so I worked with kids of all ages. Now I work in a middle school in East Hartford with special education kids! I'm only available for school/work hours during the summer, (7/8-3/4) and after school hours after that (3:30-6/7pm).
5.0
"Genna was absolutely outstanding. From our initial meeting a week ago, I knew she was the right choice. Our childcare needs changed suddenly, and when I asked Genna to cover a morning with my two little ones, she readily agreed. She arrived on time, communicated...
Kris D.
Madison Q.
East Hartford, CT
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Madison. I am 22 years old. I am the oldest of four children which gives me a lot of experience. I have been working with children since I was 16 years old, babysitting, working summer camps and watching my younger siblings. I love creating fun and educational activities. Children's minds are always thinking,...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison was great with my 2 kids, she was very quick to help out whenever we needed her. She made it a point to interact and keep the kids engaged in activities, as well as keep them on their schedule for bedtime. We felt very comfortable leaving our children with...
Erin Q.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Eboni. I am 38 years old and I have been working with children from infant to teens for 16 years. I have worked as an assistant teacher, head teacher, youth director, sitter, nanny and a para. I also have obtain my bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I have excellent references from families and...
Eboni can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eboni is AMAZING my kids loved her, will definitely book again !"
Amy R.
Sam G.
East Hartford, CT
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Long Term Full Time/Part Time Care-giving Available FALL 2021
5.0
(1)
Hi My name is Sam and I will be graduating from Sacred Heart in may 2022 with a bachelors degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology with a focus in adolescence development. I'm looking for a full time or part time babysitting for this fall and spring!
My schedule for the fall is very flexible (M, W, Th, F...
Sam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha G. is a young lady who has the heart of an angel. She is caring an loving with children ,animals an the elderly. Most young adults do not have the patience like I see in Samantha. Her bedside manner is kind, loving an gentle. She enjoys putting a smile on...
tracy W.
Emily L.
Norwich, CT
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Taking A Break From Working In Education And Going Back To Being A Nanny
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, responsible, and fun.
I have availability in the mornings and evenings for before and after school care for bus pick ups
I started working with kids when I was 16 as a local babysitter. I then worked my way from working at a daycare for a few years and onto public and private schools....
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily took care of my 3 boys for years, I wish would could have kept her forever! She is responsible and caring, highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Katie! I have been babysitting for 6 years and have worked at a daycare with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. I am first aid and CPR certified and love working with children!
Kathryn R can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Katie! She is amazing with our two children and they couldn't be in better hands than when with her. Katie always comes prepared with a big bag of fun board games and goes above and beyond. Katie is a gem!"
Stefanie V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Nicole! I am from South Windsor CT. I'm a senior at ECSU, my major is Early Childhood Education and English. I currently run two after school programs at elementary and middle schools, through eastern and am a jumpstart (early start program) alumni! I love working with kids, and doing crafts and activities with...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely wonderful!! She is skilled at creating hands on experiences which I love especially due to the fact I have a very active toddler and he absolutely loves her! I do also have a bengal kitten and she was super understanding and kind. Nicole is...
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Lindsey C.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey is great with kids and connected with them instantly! She even offered to meet with them before she watched them alone and didn't want to charge me. We would definitely recommend her."
Georgia D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a SAHM with an almost 2-year-old son. I have provided care for many families in the community including two currently. I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have had about 5 years of experience working with kids. I am American Red Cross certified in CPR and babysitting.
Brooklyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brooklyn watched our two boys for date night and was great! The kids loved her and look forward to having her as a sitter again in the future."
Lara L.
Maria C.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace, I am a mother of two grown up boys one in College and one already working. I have more than 20 years of experience working with children both at a school as well as private residence, I currently work for the West Hartford schools . I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts as well as other chores,
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria was wonderful, unfortunately our schedules did not align but in the future if available we would definitely consider her !"
Erin P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1. 5 years of experience at the YMCA. I can help with cooking, cleaning, and many other things around the house. I am a reliable and trustworthy college student that loves kids!
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Ashley was always on time or early! She cared for the children and maintained the home. Ashley encouraged outside play which was very important to our family!"
Kyle W.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, CT
Kate W.
5.0
Kate is my first hired babysitter. My girl in Kinder and she is so talkative and emotional so I had worried about connection between my girl and Kate. But mine has enjoyed whole time with Kate :). She is so kind and helpful. I 100% recommend her as your babysitter.
- Jisun K.
Janeleen N.
5.0
I have 3 children, 2, 4, and 6. Three young children can be a handful for some sitters, but Janeleen is wonderful with them and can handle the energy of little kids. When she arrives, she immediately starts helping with meals, playtime, or distracting the youngest so we can scoot out. When we...
- Colleen M.
Keyana B.
5.0
Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her!
- Care member
Stephanie S.
5.0
She did a great job with our 2 year old daughter, they developed a good relationship, our daughter look forward seeing her, she helped us during a very busy time for the family this summer. She is fun, reliable, gentle and dedicated. We got along very well with her, will definitely continue to call...
- Johanna B.
Linda B.
5.0
Linda has been watching for children for over 16 years. She is an amazing caretaker and she respects and follows the rules I have set for my children. I am very funny about who watches my children, but she makes me feel at ease and I have no concerns. I wouldn’t change her for no one. My boys adore...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Columbia, CT?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Columbia, CT to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Columbia, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, CT is $16.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Columbia, CT?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Columbia, CT to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Columbia, CT?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Columbia, CT.