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Rachael M.
New London, CT
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am reliable and excited to work with your family! I love working with children because you get to see them grown and learn new things. I have my own vehicle and can always bring the children to activities and school. I learned to love watching children and being a nanny from babysitting my own cousins from the age of...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a public school teacher with 10 years experience working with preschool and elementary children. I am active, fun, and responsible. I have a a car and am am fully vaccinated and boosted. My own children are in college, but I love kids of all ages! I am currently available evenings and weekends but will have more...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hongwei S.
Niantic, CT
$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to help children learn and grow. I have six years of childcare experience, and I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages. I'm comfortable with pets, I have a car, and I'm a non-smoker.
I believe every...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have varied experience and love working with animals, children, the elderly, and special needs people.
I have both paid and unpaid experience with babysitting.
After high school, I volunteered at a program where I shadowed the caregiver of a special needs woman. I worked with them for a couple of years.
I used to volunteer at...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Riley is very personable with my two kids age 9 and 6 years. He's willing to try new things like going out on a paddle board for the first time, and other outdoor activities. My kids love him! He has a flexible schedule at this time which has been helpful to us....
Jennifer T.
Brooke S.
Waterford, CT
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am an energetic, loving person with 6-7 years of experience ranging from watching after my younger sibling and nephews to my previous workplace at an after school program where I cared for preschool aged children. Taking care of kids is something I truly enjoy doing. If there is any other assistance needed within the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tyler G.
Waterford, CT
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello everyone my name is Tyler I am a junior in college with about a years worth of child care experience. I have my own car, I do not smoke and I am a college athlete willing to entertain your children this summer! I work really well with boys interested in sports, as I am a college athlete.
My personality is outgoing,...
Tyler can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Summer B.
Uncasville, CT
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is summer, I am 18 years old, and from westerly Rhode Island. I have a passion for children and early childhood development. I love kids and hope to have my own one day! I am moving down to the Tampa area from Rhode Island, and am having to leave my daycare job as the head teacher of the infant room, although I...
Grace V.
Old Saybrook, CT
$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have babysat many kids before usually around the ages of 7-13. I have two brothers so I am good at working with boys but also am good with working with girls. I babysat 2 school age boys last summer. We went to the beach and pool. I am always open to doing what the kids want if it's safe and fun.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Amanda. I grew up in CT and I graduated from URI in 2018. I currently work remotely for a university in Boston and travel abroad four months a year (September-December). During high school and college, I was a resident camp counselor in New Hampshire and love working with kids! I have spent summers babysitting infants...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible."
Michelle L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching kids since I was 16 years old. I watched children during the summer months and after school up until 2010 when I moved towns and got married. I took a job that had regular hours but after 15 years of working the same job I was missing something in my life. I missed working with kids. Helping them with their...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to...
Nichole M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carly, I'm 34 years old my family and I just moved to gales ferry CT. I have 3 children, 2 boys (6 and 9) and a baby girl, who was just born July 11th. My husband in the Coast Guard. I have been babysitting for 20 years, And started nannying full time and/or part time 16 years ago. I truly love being a nanny, I...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carly was simply fantastic. It is obvious from the moment you meet her that she absolutely loves children! Her son is a delight, and she brought him along most of the time while caring for our 16-month-old. She managed both with ease. She was very flexible with...
Libby T.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda, I am currently seeking to help out any families that need assistance with childcare. I have been an ABA Therapist for three years working with toddlers to young adults. I have previous employment as a Day Care Assistant as well as a para-professional. I am currently going to school for my Bachelors through...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was fabulous. I would absolutely hire her again. She was the perfect fit for my 13 year old daughter. "
Susan B.
Paula G.
Clinton, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have had the pleasure of working with some fabulous families.. I have a great deal of experience in infant care on up.. I have 6 grandchildren .. I have had the pleasure of watching them for 25 years.. I started my journey on care. com after my youngest granddaughter went to school full time. Nurturing and compassion...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paula is trustworthy and reliable. She is kind and respectful. She is helpful with cleaning and is a hard worker. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...
Elaine K.
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
"Linda is awesome! My son loves her. I would recommend her to anyone! "
Care member
Taylor B.
Norwich, CT
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Taylor and I have worked in the childcare for three years as a toddler teacher. Although my classroom is 1. 5-2. 5-year-olds I have had the opportunity to work with all age groups. I also worked as a nanny for a family for 6 months. I currently hold my CDA (child development associate). I have a professional...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie. I have over 8 years of experience caring for children ranging in ages from 2-14. I most recently worked as a 3rd grade teacher for the past 4 years, so I can also tutor or provide homework support. I am compassionate, dependable, caring and love working with kids. I love animals, do not smoke, and have...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Natalie has worked for our family, supervising our two kids after school several days a week since January '16. She has been extremely reliable and punctual and easy to work with, putting this mom's mind at ease when there are multiple places each child must go by...
Valerie G.
I am currently 25 years old and a graduate of Villanova University. I have considerable experience in babysitting from working throughout high school and college, both in after school and night time help for families. In addition, I have spent time babysitting kids over the summers while also working as a sailing instructor....
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for reading my bio. I have 25+ years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I have worked with children in a variety of roles-including nanny, school paraprofessional, and certified teacher. For the past two years I have been an after-school and summer nanny. I retired early from...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in East Lyme, CT
Riley D.
5.0
Riley is very personable with my two kids age 9 and 6 years. He's willing to try new things like going out on a paddle board for the first time, and other outdoor activities. My kids love him! He has a flexible schedule at this time which has been helpful to us. We live in NYC and needed someone...
- Jennifer T.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
Heather H.
5.0
Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to any family who needs child care.
- Nichole M.
Carly H.
5.0
Carly was and is the best! My husband and I have one child and she was awesome with him. She had to work long hours because of our jobs and was always on time and flexible with our ever-changing schedules. She also brought her own son to nanny at our house, which worked out perfectly as they were...
- Colleen R.
Emily L.
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
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in East Lyme, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in East Lyme, CT?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in East Lyme, CT is $18.00. 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 East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT.